Ysgubor-y-coed

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Ysgubor-y-coed is a community in the northernmost part of Ceredigion, Wales,[1] with a population of 310 as of the 2011 UK census. It includes the villages of Eglwys Fach, Glandyfi, and Furnace, Ceredigion.[2] It is 12 miles (19 km) from Aberystwyth.[3]

To the north and west are the south bank of the River Dyfi and its estuary, with an area of low-lying land. The river Einion flows through the Community. To the east are the Cambrian mountains.

The remains of Aberdyfi castle (Tomen Las, a motte-and-bailey castle) are on the bank of the river Dyfi; it was built by Rhys ap Gruffudd in the 12th century. Also in the community is the RSPB's bird sanctuary at Ynys-hir.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Wmffre, Iwan (2003). Language and Place-names in Wales: The Evidence of Toponymy in Cardiganshire. University of Wales Press. p. 124. ISBN 978-0-7083-1796-9.
  2. ^ "Ysgubor-y-coed Community Council" (in Welsh and English). Ysgubor-y-coed Community Council. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
  3. ^ Lewis, Samuel (1833). A Topographical Dictionary of Wales: Comprising the Several Counties, Cities. Vol. II. S. Lewis and Company. Retrieved 10 May 2023 – via Google Books.

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