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Felinfach

Felin-fach is a community in Powys, Wales, northeast of Brecon. The community had a population of 673 as of the 2011 UK Census. [1] It includes the villages and hamlets Llandyfaelog Tre'r-graig, Llanfilo, Tredomen, Trefeitha, Pen-isa'r-waen and Talachddu. [2]

The church of Llanfilo in the community was founded by Saint Bilo. At Llandefalle is also the Church of St Matthew, a Grade I listed building.

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References

  1. UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Felin-fach Parish (1170221557)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 8 February 2018.
  2. Welcome to the Felinfach Community Council website, Felinfach Community Council website. Retrieved 27 January 2018.

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