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{{Short description|Community in Conwy County Borough, Wales}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
{{Infobox UK place
{{Infobox UK place
| static_image_name = Conwy County Borough Wales communities - Bro Garmon locator.png
| static_image_name = Dyffryn Conwy o Fwlch y Gwynt - Conwy Valley from Bwlch y Gwynt - geograph.org.uk - 1917255.jpg
| static_image_caption = Location of Bro Garmon within [[Conwy County Borough|Conwy County Borough]]
| static_image_caption = The Conwy Valley seen from Melin-y-coed
| official_name = Bro Garmon
| official_name = Bro Garmon
| welsh_name =
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| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Aberconwy (Assembly constituency)|Aberconwy]]
| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Aberconwy (Assembly constituency)|Aberconwy]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Aberconwy (UK Parliament constituency)|Aberconwy]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Aberconwy (UK Parliament constituency)|Aberconwy]]
| post_town = LLANRWST
| post_town = BETWS-Y-COED
| postcode_district = LL26
| postcode_district = LL24
| postcode_area = LL
| postcode_area = LL
| post_town1 = LLANRWST
| postcode_district1 = LL26
| postcode_area1 = LL
| dial_code = 01690
| dial_code = 01690
| module= [[File:Wales Conwy Community Bro Garmon map.svg|240px]]<br />Map of the community
}}
}}

[[File:Dyffryn Conwy o Fwlch y Gwynt - Conwy Valley from Bwlch y Gwynt - geograph.org.uk - 1917255.jpg|thumb|The Conwy Valley seen from Melin-y-coed]]
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'''Bro Garmon''' is a [[community (Wales)|community]] in [[Conwy County Borough]], in [[Wales]]. It is located on the eastern side of the [[Conwy Valley]], stretching from north east of [[Llanrwst]] to just west of [[Pentrefoelas]], and includes the villages of [[Capel Garmon]], Glan Conwy, [[Melin-y-Coed]], Nebo, Oaklands, Rhydlanfair and Pentre-tafarn-y-fedw. [[Moel Seisiog]], on the eastern boundary, rises to a height of {{convert|1535|ft|m}}. The main settlement, Capel Garmon, lies {{convert|2.4|mi|km}} east of [[Betws-y-Coed]], {{convert|5.2|mi|km}} north west of [[Pentrefoelas]], {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} south of [[Llanrwst]] and {{convert|15.7|mi|km}} south of [[Conwy]]. At the 2001 census the community had a population of 648,<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: Conwy|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790561|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=9 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129043343/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790561|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> increasing slightly at the 2011 census to 652.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11121230&c=LL26+0NU&d=16&e=62&g=6489672&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&o=362&m=0&r=0&s=1432301682095&enc=1|title=Community population 2011|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W04000108| title = Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics}}</ref>
'''Bro Garmon''' is a sparsely populated <ref>{{cite web| url = https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/reports/localarea?compare=W04000108| title = Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics}} </ref>
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[[community (Wales)|community]] in [[Conwy County Borough]], in [[Wales]]. It is located on the eastern side of the [[Conwy Valley]], stretching from north east of [[Llanrwst]] to just west of [[Pentrefoelas]], and includes the villages of [[Capel Garmon]], Glan Conwy, [[Melin-y-Coed]], Nebo, Oaklands, Rhydlanfair and Pentre-tafarn-y-fedw. [[Moel Seisiog]], on the eastern boundary, rises to a height of {{convert|1535|ft|m}}. The main settlement, Capel Garmon, lies {{convert|2.4|mi|km}} east of [[Betws-y-Coed]], {{convert|5.2|mi|km}} north west of [[Pentrefoelas]], {{convert|4.4|mi|km}} south of [[Llanrwst]] and {{convert|15.7|mi|km}} south of [[Conwy]]. At the 2001 census the community had a population of 648,<ref>{{cite web|title=Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: Conwy|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790561|work=Neighbourhood Statistics|publisher=Office for National Statistics|accessdate=9 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129043343/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790561|archive-date=29 November 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> increasing slightly at the 2011 census to 652.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11121230&c=LL26+0NU&d=16&e=62&g=6489672&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&o=362&m=0&r=0&s=1432301682095&enc=1|title=Community population 2011|accessdate=22 May 2015}}</ref>


Saint Garmon's church, in Capel Garmon, was consecrated in 1862, but is no longer in use.<ref>{{Coflein|desc=Capel Garmon Parish Church |num=400510 |accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref> An [[British Iron Age|Iron Age]] [[firedog]], discovered buried in a nearby field in 1852, and now held at the [[National Museum of Wales]], is considered to have been produced by a master craftsman. It depicts two mythical creatures, part horse and part bull, and is rated as one of the most important examples of decorative ironwork found in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stunning Ironwork Firedog Discovered in Farmer's Field|url=http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/rhagor/article/1940/|work=Rhagor|publisher=National Museum of Wales|accessdate=10 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105145400/http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/rhagor/article/1940/|archive-date=5 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> To the south of the village, a [[Neolithic]] [[chamber tomb]] has been dated to 5,500 years ago.<ref>{{Coflein|desc=Capel Garmon Burial Ghamber |num=94722 |accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref> Nearby, Melin Plas-yn-Rhos is a water-powered corn mill thought to date from the 18th century.<ref>{{Coflein|desc=Melin Plas-yn-Rhos Corn Mill |num=24885 |accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref>
Saint Garmon's church, in Capel Garmon, was consecrated in 1862, but is no longer in use.<ref>{{Coflein|desc=Capel Garmon Parish Church |num=400510 |accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref> An [[British Iron Age|Iron Age]] [[firedog]], discovered buried in a nearby field in 1852, and now held at the [[National Museum of Wales]], is considered to have been produced by a master craftsman. It depicts two mythical creatures, part horse and part bull, and is rated as one of the most important examples of decorative ironwork found in the United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stunning Ironwork Firedog Discovered in Farmer's Field|url=http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/rhagor/article/1940/|work=Rhagor|publisher=National Museum of Wales|accessdate=10 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105145400/http://www.museumwales.ac.uk/en/rhagor/article/1940/|archive-date=5 November 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> To the south of the village, a [[Neolithic]] [[chamber tomb]] has been dated to 5,500 years ago.<ref>{{Coflein|desc=Capel Garmon Burial Ghamber |num=94722 |accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref> Nearby, Melin Plas-yn-Rhos is a water-powered corn mill thought to date from the 18th century.<ref>{{Coflein|desc=Melin Plas-yn-Rhos Corn Mill |num=24885 |accessdate=10 April 2013}}</ref>
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[[Category:Bro Garmon| ]]
[[Category:Listed buildings in Conwy County Borough]]
[[Category:Communities in Conwy County Borough]]
[[Category:Registered historic parks and gardens in Conwy County Borough]]

Latest revision as of 20:30, 25 December 2024

Bro Garmon
The Conwy Valley seen from Melin-y-coed
Area54.67 km2 (21.11 sq mi)
Population652 (2011)
• Density12/km2 (31/sq mi)
OS grid referenceSH8155
Community
  • Bro Garmon
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townBETWS-Y-COED
Postcode districtLL24
Post townLLANRWST
Postcode districtLL26
Dialling code01690
PoliceNorth Wales
FireNorth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
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Map of the community

Bro Garmon is a community in Conwy County Borough, in Wales. It is located on the eastern side of the Conwy Valley, stretching from north east of Llanrwst to just west of Pentrefoelas, and includes the villages of Capel Garmon, Glan Conwy, Melin-y-Coed, Nebo, Oaklands, Rhydlanfair and Pentre-tafarn-y-fedw. Moel Seisiog, on the eastern boundary, rises to a height of 1,535 feet (468 m). The main settlement, Capel Garmon, lies 2.4 miles (3.9 km) east of Betws-y-Coed, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north west of Pentrefoelas, 4.4 miles (7.1 km) south of Llanrwst and 15.7 miles (25.3 km) south of Conwy. At the 2001 census the community had a population of 648,[1] increasing slightly at the 2011 census to 652.[2][3]

Saint Garmon's church, in Capel Garmon, was consecrated in 1862, but is no longer in use.[4] An Iron Age firedog, discovered buried in a nearby field in 1852, and now held at the National Museum of Wales, is considered to have been produced by a master craftsman. It depicts two mythical creatures, part horse and part bull, and is rated as one of the most important examples of decorative ironwork found in the United Kingdom.[5] To the south of the village, a Neolithic chamber tomb has been dated to 5,500 years ago.[6] Nearby, Melin Plas-yn-Rhos is a water-powered corn mill thought to date from the 18th century.[7]

Waterloo Bridge, which carries the A5 across the River Conwy to Betws-y-Coed, was built by Thomas Telford in 1815, the year of the Battle of Waterloo, and is made wholly from cast iron.[8] It is Grade I listed,[9] and Cyffdy Hall, at Melin-y-coed, and Cilcennus at Oaklands are Grade II* listed.[10][11] Hendre House is a Grade II listed building.[12] Its gardens and grounds are listed, also at Grade II on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.[13] Numerous other houses, farm buildings and several bridges in the community are also Grade II listed.

The community is part of the Uwch Conwy ward for elections to Conwy County Borough Council.

References

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  1. ^ "Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: Conwy". Neighbourhood Statistics. Office for National Statistics. Archived from the original on 29 November 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  2. ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Custom report - Nomis - Official Labour Market Statistics".
  4. ^ "Capel Garmon Parish Church (400510)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  5. ^ "Stunning Ironwork Firedog Discovered in Farmer's Field". Rhagor. National Museum of Wales. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Capel Garmon Burial Ghamber (94722)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  7. ^ "Melin Plas-yn-Rhos Corn Mill (24885)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  8. ^ "Waterloo Bridge, Betws-y-Coed". Engineering Timelines. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  9. ^ "Waterloo Bridge, Bro Garmon". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  10. ^ "Cyffdy Hall (Including Attached Coach House), Bro Garmon". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  11. ^ "Cilcennus". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 10 April 2013.
  12. ^ Cadw. "Hendre House (Grade II) (113)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  13. ^ Cadw. "Henddre House (PGW(Gd)63(CON))". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
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