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Teifi Valley Railway - Geograph
The River Teifi ( ; , ), formerly anglicised as Tivy, forms the boundary for most of its length between the Wales, Welsh counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and for the final of its total length of , the boundary between Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire. Its estuary is northwest of Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan, known in Welsh as , meaning 'mouth of the Teifi'. Geography The Teifi has its source in Llyn Teifi, one of several lakes known collectively as the Teifi Pools. These are situated towards the north of the county of Ceredigion; the source is in the Cambrian Mountains at . This wide area of Mid-Wales, with a very sparse population, is part of what is sometimes called the "Desert of Wales". The river flows past Strata Florida Abbey and then through Pontrhydfendigaid before turning broadly southwest. Here it passes through Cors Caron, one of the great raised mires of Britain also known as Tregaron Bog or Cors Goch Glanteifi (translates from Welsh language, Welsh as ''re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wales
Wales ( ) is a Countries of the United Kingdom, country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the England–Wales border, east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. , it had a population of 3.2 million. It has a total area of and over of Coastline of Wales, coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon (), its highest summit. The country lies within the Temperate climate, north temperate zone and has a changeable, Oceanic climate, maritime climate. Its capital and largest city is Cardiff. A distinct Culture of Wales, Welsh culture emerged among the Celtic Britons after the End of Roman rule in Britain, Roman withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century, and Wales was briefly united under Gruffudd ap Llywelyn in 1055. After over 200 years of war, the Conquest of Wales by Edward I, conquest of Wales by King Edward I o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llanddewi Brefi
Llanddewi Brefi () is a village, parish and Community (Wales), community of approximately 500 people in Ceredigion, Wales. The village is notable for the famous Synod of Brefi held here in the sixth century. A number of miraculous events are said to have occurred during the synod, most notably by Saint David , patron saint of Wales. Today, it is one of the largest parishes in Wales and lies north-east of Lampeter between Tregaron and Llanfair Clydogau. It is in the electoral ward of Llangeitho. Etymology The village was anciently named ''Brefi'', and the Latin name ''Bremia'' appears in the Ravenna Cosmography as a station on the route through Wales. The station and route are thought to refer to the Bremia (fort), Bremia Roman fort and the Sarn Helen respectively. This name was recorded by the antiquarian John Leland (antiquary), John Leland as ''Brevy'', which he states is also the name of the small river that runs through the village and into the Teifi. As such it is believed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cryphaea Lamyana
''Cryphaea lamyana'' is an aquatic moss found in unpolluted rivers, It is local or rare throughout its range and in the UK is restricted to a few sites in Cornwall and Devon and a number of sites on the River Teifi The River Teifi ( ; , ), formerly anglicised as Tivy, forms the boundary for most of its length between the Welsh counties of Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and for the final of its total length of , the boundary between Ceredigion and Pembr ... where it is most commonly found. Its common name is multi-fruited river moss so named because of the spherical orange capsules in which it bears its spores. References Cryphaeaceae {{Hypnales-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ranunculus
''Ranunculus'' is a large genus of about 1750 species of flowering plants in the family Ranunculaceae. Members of the genus are known as buttercups, spearworts and water crowfoots. The genus is distributed worldwide, primarily in temperate and montane regions. The familiar and widespread buttercup of gardens throughout Northern Europe (and introduced elsewhere) is the creeping buttercup '' Ranunculus repens'', which has extremely tough and tenacious roots. Two other species are also widespread, the bulbous buttercup '' Ranunculus bulbosus'' and the much taller meadow buttercup '' Ranunculus acris''. In ornamental gardens, all three are often regarded as weeds. Buttercups usually flower in the spring, but flowers may be found throughout the summer, especially where the plants are growing as opportunistic colonizers, as in the case of garden weeds. The water crowfoots (''Ranunculus'' subgenus ''Batrachium''), which grow in still or running water, are sometimes treated in a sep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gwbert
Gwbert (), also known as Gwbert-on-Sea, is a cliff-top coastal village in Y Ferwig community (Wales), community, Ceredigion, Wales. It lies at the most southerly coastal point of Ceredigion, on the eastern shore of the River Teifi, Teifi estuary, from where there are views westwards over Cardigan Bay, and south-westwards to Poppit Sands and the headland of Cemaes Head, in neighbouring Pembrokeshire. It is reached by the B4548 road from the town of Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan (Welsh: Aberteifi), away. History Gwbert as seen today essentially dates back only as far as the early 20th century, the most prominent buildings being the extensive Cliff Hotel and the smaller Gwbert Hotel. The settlement has an interesting history as a failed would-be resort, but despite its lack of facilities it is a popular holiday venue, being within easy reach of the Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire coastlines, both rich in scenery and wildlife. The Ceredigion Coast Path, a long-distance footpath, and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poppit Sands
Poppit is a small, dispersed settlement which lies on the southern side of the estuary of the River Teifi, near Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan, in northern Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is primarily known for its popular sandy beach, called Poppit Sands () which adjoins St Dogmaels beach at its eastern estuary end. The beach offers views across the estuary and bay towards Gwbert and Cardigan Island, and the nearest village is St Dogmaels, miles away. The beach has Blue Flag beach, Blue Flag status and lifeboat and lifeguard cover. Geography Features Backed by low dunes, the top of the beach comprises about 80m of dry, very loose sand, making it very popular with families. Lower down it is hard-packed. The beach slopes gently, and therefore the sea is shallow for quite a long way out. Even at high tide there is plenty of soft sand exposed. On the eastern side of the dunes, erosion has formed sand cliffs over 4 metres (13 feet) high. New dunes are now building up close to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
St Dogmaels
St Dogmaels () is a village, parish and community (Wales), community in Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the estuary of the River Teifi, a mile downstream from the town of Cardigan, Ceredigion, Cardigan in neighbouring Ceredigion. A little to the north of the village, further along the estuary, lies Poppit Sands beach. The parish includes the small settlement of Cippyn, south of Cemaes Head. Name The English and Welsh names seem to bear no similarity, but it has been suggested that possibly both names refer to the same saint or founder Dogmael (Dogfael), with ‘mael’ (prince) and ‘tud’ (land or people of) being added to Dog/doch as in ''Dog mael'' and ''Tud doch''. It is the current standard usage not to have a full-stop after the 'St' or an apostrophe in 'Dogmaels'. History St Dogmaels Abbey is 12th-century Tironesian and was one of the richer monastic institutions in Wales. Adjacent to the abbey ruins is the parish church (Church in Wales) of St Thomas, which appears succe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cilgerran
Cilgerran (previously Kilgerran or Cil-Garon) is both a village, a parish, and also a community, situated on the south bank of the River Teifi in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It was formerly an incorporated market town. Among Cilgerran's attractions are Cilgerran Castle and annual coracle races. Kilgerran Halt was a stop on the former Whitland and Cardigan Railway. There are a number of listed buildings, including the parish church. Nearby are the hamlets of Llwyncelyn, Rhoshill, Cnwce, Pen-y-bryn, Carreg-wen and Pontrhydyceirt, and the villages of Llechryd and Boncath. Cilgerran Hundred derives its title from the former town, which was once the headquarters of the commote of ''Emlyn is Cuch'' (Emlyn below the River Cych). Slate quarrying was an important activity in the 19th century. Location Cilgerran lies above sea level on the southern bank of the River Teifi. The stream ''Afon Plysgog'' which rises on nearby Rhoshill runs under the road to the west of Cilgerran to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llechryd
Llechryd () is a Rural area, rural village on the A484 road approximately from Cardigan, Ceredigion, Wales. Situated on the north Bank (geography), bank of the Tide, tidal River Teifi, Llechryd is the first point upstream of Cardigan where crossing is possible. Most of the village has developed along the A484, with some estates branching off into the valley. It is part of the Community (Wales), Community of Llangoedmor. Etymology The name Llechryd translates from the Welsh Language, Welsh for "Slate Ford" (''Llech Rhyd''). History A battle was fought in or near the village in 1087 between Rhys ap Tewdwr and the sons of Bleddin ab Cynfyn. In 1844, during the Rebecca Riots, the weir across the River Teifi, Teifi built to prevent salmon from going upstream was demolished by rioters. ''St Tydfil's'' church was built in 1877–8 to replace the older Church of the Holy Cross near the bridge which had to be abandoned due to persistent flooding. Another notable church nearby is Mano ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cenarth
Cenarth () is a village, parish and community in Carmarthenshire, on the border between Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire, and close to the border with Pembrokeshire, Wales. It stands on the banks of the River Teifi, east of Cardigan and west of Newcastle Emlyn, and features the Cenarth Falls, a popular visitor attraction, and several other listed structures including an 18th-century corn mill incorporating the National Coracle Centre. History and governance The ancient parish extended south of the river, and included the town of Newcastle Emlyn. In 1934, it annexed the adjoining parish of East Cilrhedyn, and the enlarged parish corresponds with the modern community, which had a population of 1,022 in the 2001 census. With the community of Newcastle Emlyn, it makes up the Carmarthenshire electoral ward of Cenarth, which had a population of 1,995 in 2001, with 60 per cent Welsh language speakers. The ancient parish (less Newcastle Emlyn) had an area of . Its census populati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Newcastle Emlyn
Newcastle Emlyn () is a town and Community (Wales), community on the River Teifi, in West Wales. The community is wholly in Carmarthenshire, but the built up area also includes Adpar north of the Teifi, which is in Ceredigion. Adpar was formerly called Trefhedyn and was historically a ancient borough, borough in its own right. Newcastle Emlyn grew around Newcastle Emlyn Castle, its castle, which dates from the 13th century. At the 2021 United Kingdom census, 2021 census the community had a population of 1,144. The built up area (including Adpar) had a population of 1,883 at the 2011 United Kingdom census, 2011 census. History The town takes its name from the cantref of Emlyn, an administrative district in medieval Dyfed. Newcastle Emlyn Castle, was first mentioned in Brut y Tywysogion in 1215, when it was seized by Llewelyn the Great (). It was captured by the Welsh during the revolt of 1287–1288 and also by Owain Glyndŵr in 1403. Cawdor Hall was completed in 1892. The T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Llandysul
Llandysul, also spelt Llandyssul, is a town and Community (Wales), community in the county of Ceredigion, Wales. As a community it consists of the townships of Capel Dewi, Llandysul, Capel Dewi, Horeb, Pontsian, Pren-gwyn, Tregroes, Rhydowen and the town of Llandysul itself. Llandysul lies in south Ceredigion in the valley of the River Teifi and is visited for its fishing and canoeing. The community had a population of 2732, as of 2011. The village itself has a population of 1484. Llandysul is also known as the home of Gomer Press, Gwasg Gomer, one of the most prominent publishers of Welsh-interest and Welsh language books in Wales. The town is Sister cities, twinned with Plogonnec (''Plogoneg'') in Brittany, France. Etymology The name of the town in Welsh is a combination of "church" and the Literary Welsh morphology#Initial consonant mutation, mutated saint's name ' to mean "the church of St Tysul". History Pencoedfoel is an Iron Age hillfort one mile northeast of Llandys ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
