Llangynidr, Breconshire, Wales Genealogy

Wales Breconshire  Breconshire Parishes Llangynidr

History
Also spelled Llangunidr. LLANGUNIDER, (or Llangynider), a parish in the hundred of Crickhowell, county Brecon, 4 miles N.W. of Crickhowell, its post town, and 8 S.E. of Brecknock. It is situated near the foot of the Bwlch mountains on the river Usk and the Brecon canal. The Trivel tram-road passes through it. The parish includes the townships of Blainey, Duffryn and Fro Collieries, quarries, and the Clydach ironworks are the chief sources of employment. In the neighbourhood of the village are Duffryn, Crownan, and Buckland Mill. For more information see Llangynidr, Breconshire at Genuki.org.uk

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