Bryneglwys, Denbighshire, Wales Genealogy

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Bryneglwys is a village, community and ecclesiastical parish in Denbighshire, Wales.

Before 1974 the village was in the historic county of Denbighshire and, between 1874 and 1996 in the County of Clwyd. In 1996 it became part of the modern county of Denbighshire.

History
"A parish in the hundred of Yale, county of Denbigh, 5 miles (N.W.) from Llangollen, containing 450 inhabitants. This parish is situated among mountains of various elevations, and characterized by boldness of scenery.... The church is a small edifice, having no claim to architectural notice. There are place of worship for Cavinistic and Wesleyan Methodists." [A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, 1833, Samuel Lewis]

"It is divided into the townships of Bodynwydag, Bryntangor, Fanybedwell, Gwrthrina, and Llan." [Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales, 1870-72, John Marius Wilson]

For more information see Bryneglwys, Denbighshire at genuki.org.uk

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Vision of Britain - Bryneglwys

Web Sites

 * Bryneglwys Parish Church at Clwyd FHS