Cilcennin Explained

Country:Wales
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Ceredigion
Official Name:Cilcennin
Coordinates:52.22°N -4.17°W
Unitary Wales:Ceredigion
Lieutenancy Wales:Dyfed
Constituency Westminster:Ceredigion Preseli
Postcode District:SA48
Postcode Area:SA
Dial Code:01570
Os Grid Reference:SN522602
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Cilcennin is a village in the community of Ciliau Aeron, Ceredigion, west Wales. The River Aeron is to the southwest.

History

Cilcennin is the site of a historic slaughter in 1210, when Owain Goch ap Gruffydd and three hundred men attacked and killed soldiers from a superior English and Welsh troops' body under the command of their uncle Maelgwn ap Rhys.[1]

The church in Cilcennin is dedicated to St. Cannen, and was rebuilt in the 19th century through public contributions.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Lewis, Samuel. 1840. A Topographical Dictionary of Wales. London. Gilbert & Rivington. 431. 9780598739971.