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References
- ↑ Owen, H.W. & Morgan, R. 2007 'Dictionary of the Place-names of Wales' Gomer Press, Ceredigion
- ↑ Ordnance Survey Explorer map OL12 'Brecon Beacons National Park: western area'
- ↑ "Community population 2011" . Retrieved 10 November 2015.
