Derwen, Denbighshire, Wales Genealogy

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Derwen is a rural village, community and ecclesiastical parish in the upper part of Dyffryn Clwyd 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 Union and hundred of Ruthin, county of Denbigh; 7 miles (SW by S) from Ruthin, containing 569 inhabitants. ..... The village is situated near the source of the river Clwyd and abounds with springs of excellent water. About a mile from the village is a quarry of stone, which is soft and of peculiarly fine grain, and is much esteemed for sharpening the finest instruments, being found nowhere else in this country: great quantities are sent to London, and some of it has been exported to America." [ A Topographical Dictionary of Wales, 1833 &amp; 1849, Samuel Lewis] The ancient parish of Derwen comprised the two townships of Dyfanedd and Ysce. For more information see Derwen, Denbighshire at genuki.org.uk

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Vision of Britain - Derwen
 * Geograph - Derwen

Web Sites

 * Derwen Parish Church at Clwyd FHS