Llantilio Crossenny
| Llantilio Crossenny | |
| Welsh: Llandeilo Gresynni | |
| 220px Church of St Teilo |
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 Llantilio Crossenny
Llantilio Crossenny shown within Monmouthshire |
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| Population | 731 (2011)[1] |
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| OS grid reference | SO398147 |
| Principal area | Monmouthshire |
| Ceremonial county | Gwent |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | ABERGAVENNY |
| Postcode district | NP7 |
| Dialling code | 01873 |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Monmouth |
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Llantilio Crossenny (Welsh: Llandeilo Gresynni) is a small village and much larger community in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, in the United Kingdom. It is situated between the two towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth on the B4233 road.
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History
The site of the village, or at least the locality, is associated with a battle between a Dark Ages King of the Welsh Kingdom of Gwent, Ynyr, and the incoming Saxons. The village is also associated with the incoming Normans in Wales who built many castles in this border area of the Welsh Marches and with Dafydd Gam, a local warrior and Welsh ally of King Henry V.
A Free Grammar School was founded in the village, on 10 August 1654, by James Powell, Gentleman of Cymmerau. In 1924 a history of the grammar school was published by local historian Sir Joseph Bradney.[2]
Amenities
The village is known for its annual Festival of Music and Drama held every summer. The Church of St Teilo,[3] dates from the 13th century and is best described as a 'baby cathedral'[this quote needs a citation] due to its large size and tall pointed spire. It contains a Green Man figure above an aisle.
White Castle is a fine example of the medieval castle-builders art which stands on the hill overlooking the village. The Three Castles Walk passes close by.
Festival
Llantilio Crossenny holds an annual festival of music and drama,[4] which was co-founded in the 1960s by Welsh composer Mansel Thomas.[5]
Governance
An electoral Ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches north to Llangattock-Vibon-Avel. The total population of this ward at the 2011 census was 1,755.[6]
Llantilio Crossenny community (parish) elects a Community Council of nine members. [7]
Notable residents
- Sir Henry Jackson, 2nd Baronet (1831–1881) Member of Parliament (MP) for Coventry from 1867–1868 and 1874–1881, and a Deputy Lieutenant of Monmouthshire who lived at Llantilio Court from 1873 until his death in 1881. His son, Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, 3rd Baronet, bought the lordship of the manor of Llantilio Crossenny and the ruins of the White Castle from the 9th Duke of Beaufort in May 1902.[8]
References
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- ↑ Bradney, J. A. (1924) A History of the Free Grammar School in the Parish of Llantilio-Crosseny in the County of Monmouth Mitchell Hughes and Clarke
- ↑ Picture of church
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- ↑ Councillors, Llantilio Crossenny Community Council. Retrieved 17 March 2016.
- ↑ "Sale of the Duke of Beaufort′s estate" The Times (London). Saturday, 31 May 1902. (36782), p. 12.
External links
- The Festival
- Information about the Parish and the Church
- Map sources for Llantilio Crossenny
- Llantilio Crossenny Community Council
