Bryneglwys is a village and community in Denbighshire, Wales. The village lies to the northeast of Corwen on a hill above a small river, Afon Morwynion, and is situated in the ancient commote of Iâl (Yale). The community covers an area of 9.45 square miles (24.5 km2) and extends to the top of Llantysilio Mountain. It had a population of 369 at the time of the 2011 census, an increase from 344 during the 2001 census.
The 2011 census showed 36.0% of the population could speak Welsh, a fall from 50.3% in 2001. The name of the village means "church hill" in English and was first recorded in 1284 with the spelling "Breneglus".
A 'community portal' website with village news, views and local information can be found at bryneglwys.co.uk.
The village church is dedicated to Saint Tysilio, a Welsh Prince and Bishop, son Brochwel Ysgithrog, a King of Powys of the House of Gwertherion. There has been a church on the site since the early 7th century, but the current building dates from the 15th century and was restored around 1570 and again in 1875.
The nearest primary school is Ysgol Dyffryn Iâl in the village of Llandegla. It is a bilingual school under the control of the Church in Wales.
The 16th-century historian David Powel came from the village.
Distance between:
London to Bryneglwys170 Miles / 273 Kms Liverpool to Bryneglwys30 Miles / 48 Kms
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