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{{Use British English|date=March 2015}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2015}}
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| static_image_caption = View of village from the headland
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'''Llanbedrog''' is a village and [[community (Wales)|community]] on the [[Llŷn peninsula]] of [[Gwynedd]] in [[Wales]]. It is situated on the south side of the [[peninsula]] on the [[A499 road|A499]] between [[Pwllheli]] and [[Abersoch]]. Formerly in the [[county]] of [[Caernarfonshire]], it has a population of 1,020,<ref>[http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790560 Office for National Statistics : ''Neighbourhood Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Gwynedd'']</ref> reducing slightly to 1,002 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/llanbedrog-w05000077#sthash.joxfOc2o.dpbs|title=Ward/Community population 2011|accessdate=16 May 2011}}</ref>
'''Llanbedrog''' is a village and [[community (Wales)|community]] on the [[Llŷn peninsula]] of [[Gwynedd]] in [[Wales]]. It is situated on the south side of the [[peninsula]] on the [[A499 road|A499]] between [[Pwllheli]] and [[Abersoch]]. Formerly in the [[county]] of [[Caernarfonshire]], it had a population of 1,020 in 2001,<ref>[http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790560 Office for National Statistics : ''Neighbourhood Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Gwynedd''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922091920/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790560 |date=22 September 2010 }}</ref> reducing slightly to 1,002 at the 2011 Census.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ukcensusdata.com/llanbedrog-w05000077#sthash.joxfOc2o.dpbs|title=Ward/Community population 2011|access-date=16 May 2011}}</ref>


[[File:Llanbedrog church.jpg|thumb|200px|left|St Pedrog's Church]]
[[File:Llanbedrog church.jpg|thumb|200px|left|St Pedrog's Church]]
The village takes its name from [[Saint Petroc]], a 6th-century Celtic saint. Petroc may be a form of the name [[Patrick (given name)|Patrick]], but Saint Petroc should not be confused with [[Saint Patrick]].<ref>[http://www.britannia.com/bios/ebk/pedrogg.html Saint Pedrog] Britannia.com</ref> Saint Petrog's church is a grade II* listed building.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-4297-church-of-st-pedrog-llanbedrog| title= Church of St Pedrog, Llanbedrog|publisher= British Listed Buildings|accessdate = 16 December 2013}}</ref>
The village takes its name from [[Saint Petroc]], a 6th-century Celtic saint. Petroc may be a form of the name [[Patrick (given name)|Patrick]], but Saint Petroc should not be confused with [[Saint Patrick]].<ref>[http://www.britannia.com/bios/ebk/pedrogg.html Saint Pedrog] Britannia.com</ref> Saint Petrog's church is a grade II* listed building.<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-4297-church-of-st-pedrog-llanbedrog| title= Church of St Pedrog, Llanbedrog|publisher= British Listed Buildings|access-date = 16 December 2013}}</ref>


South of the village is the [[headland]] and open area of [[Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd|Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd]]. [[Granite]] [[quarrying]] was commercially important in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. The quarry closed down in 1949.
South of the village is the [[headland]] and open area of [[Mynydd Tir y Cwmwd|Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd]]. [[Granite]] [[quarrying]] was commercially important in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. The quarry closed down in 1949.
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[[File:Rehoboth Chapel, Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 276170.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Rehoboth, one of Llanbedrog's several chapels]]
[[File:Rehoboth Chapel, Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 276170.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Rehoboth, one of Llanbedrog's several chapels]]
[[File:Plas Glyn y Weddw Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 377690.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Plas Glyn-y-Weddw]]
[[File:Plas Glyn y Weddw Llanbedrog - geograph.org.uk - 377690.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Plas Glyn-y-Weddw]]
Holiday-makers started coming to Llanbedrog in significant numbers in the early 20th century, and the [[Pwllheli and Llanbedrog Tramway]] was built, linking the village to [[Pwllheli]]. Most of the track has now eroded and washed away but sections are still visible. The beach is now managed by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]]. In 1856 a [[dower house]], "Plas Glyn-y-Weddw", was built in lower Llanbedrog for Lady [[Love Jones Parry]]. The house is now an important centre for [[the arts]].
Holiday-makers started coming to Llanbedrog in significant numbers in the early 20th century, and the [[Pwllheli and Llanbedrog Tramway]] was built, linking the village to [[Pwllheli]]. Most of the track has now eroded and washed away but sections are still visible. The beach is now managed by the [[National Trust for Places of Historic Interest or Natural Beauty|National Trust]]. In 1856 a [[dower house]], "Plas Glyn-y-Weddw", was built in lower Llanbedrog for Lady [[Sir Love Jones-Parry, 1st Baronet|Love Jones Parry]]. The house is now an important centre for [[the arts]].

The community is home to [[RAF Penrhos]], a refuge for [[Polish people|Poles]] since 1949.
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==References==
==References==
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* [http://www.llanbedrog.com Llanbedrog pictures]
* [http://www.llanbedrog.com Llanbedrog pictures]
* [http://www.oriel.org.uk Plas Glyn-y-Weddw]
* [http://www.oriel.org.uk Plas Glyn-y-Weddw]
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3498344 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanbedrog and surrounding area]
* [https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3498344 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanbedrog and surrounding area]


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Latest revision as of 18:38, 5 March 2023

Llanbedrog
View of village from the headland
Llanbedrog is located in Gwynedd
Llanbedrog
Llanbedrog
Location within Gwynedd
Population1,002 (2011)
OS grid referenceSH328318
Community
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPWLLHELI
Postcode districtLL53
Dialling code01758
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FireNorth Wales
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UK Parliament
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Gwynedd
52°51′25″N 4°29′02″W / 52.857°N 4.484°W / 52.857; -4.484

Llanbedrog is a village and community on the Llŷn peninsula of Gwynedd in Wales. It is situated on the south side of the peninsula on the A499 between Pwllheli and Abersoch. Formerly in the county of Caernarfonshire, it had a population of 1,020 in 2001,[2] reducing slightly to 1,002 at the 2011 Census.[3]

St Pedrog's Church

The village takes its name from Saint Petroc, a 6th-century Celtic saint. Petroc may be a form of the name Patrick, but Saint Petroc should not be confused with Saint Patrick.[4] Saint Petrog's church is a grade II* listed building.[5]

South of the village is the headland and open area of Mynydd Tir-y-cwmwd. Granite quarrying was commercially important in the late 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. The quarry closed down in 1949.

54.0% of residents aged three and over reported being able to speak Welsh in the 2011 Census, as compared to 52.6% reporting being able to do so in the 2001 Census.[6]

Rehoboth, one of Llanbedrog's several chapels
Plas Glyn-y-Weddw

Holiday-makers started coming to Llanbedrog in significant numbers in the early 20th century, and the Pwllheli and Llanbedrog Tramway was built, linking the village to Pwllheli. Most of the track has now eroded and washed away but sections are still visible. The beach is now managed by the National Trust. In 1856 a dower house, "Plas Glyn-y-Weddw", was built in lower Llanbedrog for Lady Love Jones Parry. The house is now an important centre for the arts.

The community is home to RAF Penrhos, a refuge for Poles since 1949.

References

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  1. ^ "Llanbedrog Community Council". Llanbedrog Community Council. Retrieved 8 October 2021.
  2. ^ Office for National Statistics : Neighbourhood Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Gwynedd Archived 22 September 2010 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ "Ward/Community population 2011". Retrieved 16 May 2011.
  4. ^ Saint Pedrog Britannia.com
  5. ^ "Church of St Pedrog, Llanbedrog". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  6. ^ "Welsh Language Skills, 2011". www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk. Office For National Statistics. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
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