- Llanyre
Infobox UK place
latitude= 52.252439
longitude= -3.398423
country= Wales
official_name= Llanyre
welsh_name= Llanyre
unitary_wales=Powys
lieutenancy_wales=Powys
constituency_westminster= Brecon & Radnorshire
post_town= LLANDRINDOD WELLS
postcode_area= LD1
postcode_district= LD
dial_code= + 44 (0)1597
os_grid_reference= SO045625
population= 1,061Llanyre is a
village inPowys ,Wales . The parish had a population of 1,061 as of 2001. [ 2001 Census [http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadTableView.do?a=3&b=801435&c=Llanyre&d=16&e=15&g=415497&i=1001x1003x1004&o=1&m=0&enc=1&dsFamilyId=779] ]Location
Llanyre is to the west of
Llandrindod Wells , in the upperWye Valley . The area is largely rural, and is probably best known for its fishing and walking opportunities - with easy access to theElan Valley andBrecon Beacons .Architecture
Housing in Llanyre comprises an eclectic mix of
nineteenth century stone and brick housing, with newer, more modern housing schemes currently under development. [Llanyre Community Council Home Page [http://community-councils.powys.org.uk/llanyre/] ]Administration
The electorate of Llanyre was 940 as of 2005. [Community No. R18 - LLANYRE [http://www.powys.gov.uk/uploads/media/18_LLANYRE_en.pdf] ] Administration is undertaken by the Llanyre Community Council. This is divided into three wards, consisting of 12 elected members, as such:
* Llanfihangel Helygen - 2 members, 44 electors.
* Llanyre Rural - 5 members, 400 electors.
* Llanyre Village - 5 members, 496 electors.Meetings are held every third Tuesday in the month, excluding August. [About Llanyre Community Council [http://community-councils.powys.org.uk/llanyre/about.htm] ]Church of St Lyr
The Church of St Lyr lies to the south of the village, on the west of the
A4081 road to Rhayader. Rebuilt entirely from 1885-7 [ Llanyre a Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Church [http://www.churchinwales.org.uk/swanbrec/churches/builth/5553.html] ] , little remains of the original church apart from the very front of the building.Local amenities
Bed and Breakfasts
* [http://www.highbury.farm.btinternet.co.uk Highbury Farm]
Pubs
*Bell Country Inn
Nearby attractions
*
Gilfach Nature Reserve "(8 Miles)"
*Llanidloes Museum "(14 Miles)"
*Hergest Croft Gardens "(15 Miles)"
*Strata Florida Abbey "(18 Miles)"
*Newtown Textile Museum "(18 Miles)"
*Kinnersley Castle "(20 Miles)"
*The South Wales Borderers Museum "(21 Miles)"
*Moccas Court "(22 Miles)"
*Walcot Hall "(23 Miles)"
*Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture "(25 Miles)"
*Glansevern Hall "(25 Miles)"
*Tretower Court and Castle "(26 Miles)"
*Stokesay Castle "(26 Miles)"
*Welshpool andLlanfair Light Railway "(27 Miles)"
*Ludlow Racecourse "(28 Miles)"References
External links
* [http://community-councils.powys.org.uk/llanyre Llanyre Community Council Homepage]
* [http://www.cpat.demon.co.uk/projects/longer/churches/radnor/16898.htm Church of St Lyr]
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