| Reynalton | |
|---|---|
 Church of St James, Reynalton | |
  Reynalton Location within Pembrokeshire | |
| OS grid reference | SN090094 |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
Reynalton is a small village and parish [1] in Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Tenby and Kilgetty, and is in Kilgetty/Begelly community. [2] [3]
The parish is small, just 525 acres (212 ha), [4] and rural. [5] There were 109 inhabitants in the 1830s. [1] The population in 1870 was 106, in 24 houses. In 1961, the population was 69. [4] The parish subsequently came under the Church in Wales parish of Narberth and Tenby. [6]
Coal was mined in the parish in the early 20th century and in 1915 the Saundersfoot Railway was extended to Reynalton. Reynalton Colliery closed in 1921. [7]
The parish church of St James was described by Samuel Lewis in 1833 as "a small ancient edifice, with a low tower, and in a very dilapidated condition". [1] It has mediaeval origins and retains its original tower; the building was restored in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed building. [8] [9]
In December 2008, Reynalton was one of six broadband "not-spots" in Wales – communities without high-speed Internet access; the Welsh Assembly Government in conjunction with BT confirmed that coverage in these areas would soon be upgraded to bring them into line with the rest of the UK. [10] In 2010, Reynalton became broadband enabled. [11]
