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'''Henllan''' is a [[village]] in [[Denbighshire]], [[Wales]] with a [[population]] of approximately 750 (OfNS/2004) and lies in the countryside, approximately 2.25 miles north-west of the [[walled-town]] of [[Denbigh]]. |
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{{For|the village in Ceredigion|Henllan, Ceredigion}} |
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{{Use British English|date=October 2014}} |
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{{Infobox UK place |
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| country = Wales |
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| official_name = Henllan |
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| welsh_name = |
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| coordinates = {{coord|53.201|-3.463|display=inline,title}} |
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| static_image_name = Eglwys Sant Sadwrn Henllan Sir Ddinbych Denbighshire cymru 48.JPG |
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| static_image_caption = Church with tower behind |
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| population = 862 |
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| population_ref = (2011) |
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| community_wales = Henllan |
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| unitary_wales = [[Denbighshire]] |
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| lieutenancy_wales = |
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| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Vale of Clwyd (Assembly constituency)|Vale of Clwyd]] |
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| constituency_westminster = [[Vale of Clwyd (UK Parliament constituency)|Vale of Clwyd]] |
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| post_town = DENBIGH |
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| postcode_district = LL16 |
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| postcode_area = LL |
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| dial_code = 01745 |
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| os_grid_reference = SJ022681 |
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'''Henllan''' is a village and [[community (Wales)|community]] in [[Denbighshire]], Wales with a [[population]] of approximately 750 (OfNS/2004) and lies in the countryside, approximately 2.25 miles (3.5 km) north-west of the [[walled town]] of [[Denbigh]]. The name is [[Old Welsh language|Old Welsh]], ''Hên-llan'', meaning "old church-enclosure". The population had increased to 862 at the 2011 census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11124487&c=LL16+5AN&d=16&e=62&g=6489728&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&o=362&m=0&r=0&s=1432308061270&enc=1|title=Community population 2011|access-date=22 May 2015}}</ref> |
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Henllan is well known locally for its unusual [[parish church]] with the tower built separated from the main building, on a rocky mound in a far corner of the [[churchyard]]. It has been suggested that this was to increase area in which the bells could be heard, as the [[parish]] was quite large.<ref name="bbc.co.uk">http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northeast/sites/towns_denbighshire/pages/henllan.shtml</ref> |
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The Grade I listed country house, [[Foxhall Newydd]], lies to the southeast. The country house retreat [[Eriviat Hall]] also lies outside the village. The [[Llindir Inn]], reputed to be haunted, dates to the 13th century. |
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[[Saint]] [[Sadwrn]]'s church forms part of the [[Benefice#Church of England|Benefice]] of Henllan, which includes the parishes of Henllan, Bylchau and Gwytherin. |
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==The Ghost of Llindir== |
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The tower of [[Saint]] [[Sadwrn]]'s church is unusual in that it was built separate from the main building housing the congregation. The stone tower, which is built on a rising rock, is sited at the highest point in the [[churchyard]]. It is thought this was to increase the range over which the tolling bells could be heard by parishioners. The traditional [[parish]] of Henllan covered a large area; today it forms part of the [[Benefice#Church of England|Benefice]] of Henllan, which includes the parishes of Henllan, Bylchau and Gwytherin.<ref name="bbc.co.uk">[http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/northeast/sites/towns_denbighshire/pages/henllan.shtml Dead link]</ref> |
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The village's only [[pub]] is believed to be one of the oldest in [[Wales]]. The Llindir [[Inn]] is a 13th century partially [[thatched]] building, and is well known for its [[ghost]]. Dewi Roberts, in his book ''The Old Villages of Denbighshire and Flintshire'', writes how pub-goers have seen 'an attractive woman in white' (described elsewhere as a woman in blue<ref>"Denbighshire's most haunted", ''Denbighshire Free Press'', 19th February 2009</ref>). She's believed to have been married to a [[sailor]], and while he was away at sea, she found herself a lover. One winter night her husband took unexpected shore leave, and caught them both ''[[in flagrante delicto]]''. He murdered his wife, and from that moment on, a number of people claim to have seen her. The story attracted so much attention, that it was even part of a television programme back in the sixties.<ref name="bbc.co.uk"/> |
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Like all [[Ghost story|ghost stories]], however, there are inaccuracies, and local legend has it that only females are able to see the ghost, known as Sylvia. She also appears only in the upstairs part of the pub and on cold frosty nights. |
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Eglwys Sant Sadwrn Henllan Sir Ddinbych Denbighshire cymru 11.JPG |
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Eglwys Sant Sadwrn Henllan Sir Ddinbych Denbighshire cymru 123.JPG |
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The 'ghost' legend was not known in the village prior to [[World War II]], and probably originated as a means to encourage more trade, particularly from [[US troops]] stationed in near-by [[Denbigh]]. |
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In recent times another tenant, whose partner was coincidentally named Sylvia, tried un-successfully to embellish the story. Fortunately this Sylvia met a better fate - she just upped and left. The Llindir had the unenviable reputation in that the later day Sylvia's partner was known as "North Wales most miserable landlord", and was referred to by his customers as 'Happy Al' because of his miserable demeanour. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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{{Commons category|Henllan}} |
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*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3481066 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Henllan and surrounding area] |
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*[http://www.henllan.com/ www.henllan.com/: Henllan Village Website maintained by the Henllan Community Council] |
*[http://www.henllan.com/ www.henllan.com/: Henllan Village Website maintained by the Henllan Community Council] |
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*[http://www.henllanfootballclub.com/ www.henllanfootballclub.com/: Henllan Football Club website which is maintained by club members] |
*[http://www.henllanfootballclub.com/ www.henllanfootballclub.com/: Henllan Football Club website which is maintained by club members] |
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[[Category:Villages in Denbighshire]] |
[[Category:Villages in Denbighshire]] |
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[[cy:Henllan, Sir Ddinbych]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:01, 4 September 2022
| Henllan | |
|---|---|
 Church with tower behind | |
  Henllan Location within Denbighshire | |
| Population | 862 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SJ022681 |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | DENBIGH |
| Postcode district | LL16 |
| Dialling code | 01745 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Henllan is a village and community in Denbighshire, Wales with a population of approximately 750 (OfNS/2004) and lies in the countryside, approximately 2.25 miles (3.5 km) north-west of the walled town of Denbigh. The name is Old Welsh, Hên-llan, meaning "old church-enclosure". The population had increased to 862 at the 2011 census.[1]
The Grade I listed country house, Foxhall Newydd, lies to the southeast. The country house retreat Eriviat Hall also lies outside the village. The Llindir Inn, reputed to be haunted, dates to the 13th century.
Church and bell tower[edit]
The tower of Saint Sadwrn's church is unusual in that it was built separate from the main building housing the congregation. The stone tower, which is built on a rising rock, is sited at the highest point in the churchyard. It is thought this was to increase the range over which the tolling bells could be heard by parishioners. The traditional parish of Henllan covered a large area; today it forms part of the Benefice of Henllan, which includes the parishes of Henllan, Bylchau and Gwytherin.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 22 May 2015.
- ^ Dead link
External links[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Henllan.
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Henllan and surrounding area
- www.henllan.com/: Henllan Village Website maintained by the Henllan Community Council
- www.henllanfootballclub.com/: Henllan Football Club website which is maintained by club members
