Blaenborthyn is a small village in the community of Llandysul, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 60.4 miles (97.2 km) from Cardiff and 179.9 miles (289.5 km) from London. Blaenborthyn is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and is part of the Ceredigion constituency in the House of Commons.[1][2]
| Blaenborthyn | |
|---|---|
  Blaenborthyn Location within Ceredigion | |
| OS grid reference | SN 4629 4168 |
| • Cardiff | 60.4 mi (97.2 km) |
| • London | 179.9 mi (289.5 km) |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Pencader |
| Postcode district | SA39 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Etymology
editThe name Blaenborthyn is a Welsh name which means "The head of the portal (or way in)". "Borthyn" is also found in the town of Ruthin.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ National Assembly for Wales website; recalled 24 February 2014
- ^ parliament.uk Website; recalled 24 February 2014
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