Llangammarch was a rural ecclesiastical parish in Powys, mid-Wales, through which flow the rivers Irfon and Cammarch. The main centre of population is the spa village of Llangammarch Wells. It is in the historic county of Brecknockshire (Breconshire).
Llangammarch | |
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Parish | |
| Ecclesiastical Parish of Llangammarch | |
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| Coordinates: 52°06′49″N 3°33′29″W / 52.11371°N 3.55816°W | |
| Country | Wales |
| Local government county | Powys |
| Historic county | Brecknockshire |
| Diocese | Swansea and Brecon |
| Dedication | St Cammarch |
| OS grid reference | SN934473 |
| Deposited registers | 1763-1971 |
John Penry, Wales's most famous Protestant martyr, was born at Cefn Brith, a farm near Llangammarch, which is traditionally recognised as his birthplace.
Llangammarch Community embraces Cefn Gorwydd and Tirabad. Llangammarch has an active history society and many activities in the Alexandra Hall.
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