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| population_ref = (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11129853&c=SY21+8BY&d=16&e=62&g=6491281&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1447587695172&enc=1|title=Ward/Community population census 2011|access-date=15 November 2015}}</ref> |
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'''Trewern''' is a small village, [[Community (Wales)|community]] and [[Wards and electoral divisions of the United Kingdom|electoral ward]] in [[Montgomeryshire]], [[Powys]], Wales. The community includes the villages of [[Buttington]] and [[Middletown, Powys|Middletown]], situated {{convert|4.5|mi|km}} northeast of [[Welshpool]], {{convert|14.5|mi|km}} west of [[Shrewsbury]] and {{convert|1|mi|km}} west of the Wales-England border. |
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''([[Trewern, Cornwall|Trewern]] is also a hamlet in [[Cornwall]] near [[Porthcurno]] on the road to [[Minack]]).'' |
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:'' for the house in Pembrokeshire see [[Trewern House]]'' |
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'''Trewern''' is a small [[village]] in [[Powys]], [[Wales]]. |
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==Etymology== |
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The word Trewern is [[Welsh language|Welsh]], formed from the words "tre" meaning |
The word Trewern is [[Welsh language|Welsh]], formed from the words "tre" meaning town and "gwern" meaning alder (a tree), thus town of the alder or, more likely, alders. |
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== Location == |
== Location == |
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== Attractions & amenities == |
== Attractions & amenities == |
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⚫ | Although only a small village in terms of population, there is a primary school, [[Ysgol Gynradd Buttington Trewern]], with pupils travelling from miles around. Also, the school has a public playing area for children to play at. Trewern also has many other sites, such as an extinct [[volcano]] in form of [[Moel y Golfa]], [[Cefn y Castell]] and [[Breidden Hill]] |
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[[Trewern Hall]] is a [[half-timbered]] house in the village dating from the late 16th century. It is Grade II* [[Listed building|listed]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300007920-trewern-hall-trewern# |title=Trewern Hall - A Grade II* Listed Building in Trewern, Powys |publisher=British Listed Buildings|access-date=21 January 2018}}</ref> |
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⚫ | Although only a small village in terms of population, there is a primary school, [[Ysgol Gynradd Buttington Trewern]], with pupils travelling from miles around. Also, the school has a public playing area for children to play at. Trewern also has many other sites, such as an extinct [[volcano]] in form of [[Moel y Golfa]], [[Cefn y Castell]] and [[Breidden Hill]] |
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==Governance== |
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[[Trewern Hall]] is a [[half-timbered]] house in the village. |
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Trewern has a [[community council]] representing the views of the community and has ten community councillors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.trewerncommunitycouncil.co.uk/about-the-council |title=About the Council |publisher=Trewern Community Council|access-date=21 January 2018}}</ref> |
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The Trewern ward elects a county councillor to [[Powys County Council]]. Since 1995 it had been represented by an [[Independent politician|Independent]] councillor.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Powys-1995-2012.pdf |title=Powys 1995-2012 |publisher=The Elections Centre|access-date=21 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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== External links == |
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*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=5973655 Photos of Trewern and surrounding area on geograph] |
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Trewern | |
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Location within Powys | |
Population | 1,430 (2011)[1] |
OS grid reference | SJ279113 |
Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | WELSHPOOL |
Postcode district | SY21 |
Dialling code | 01938 |
Police | Dyfed-Powys |
Fire | Mid and West Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Trewern is a small village, community and electoral ward in Montgomeryshire, Powys, Wales. The community includes the villages of Buttington and Middletown, situated 4.5 miles (7.2 km) northeast of Welshpool, 14.5 miles (23.3 km) west of Shrewsbury and 1 mile (1.6 km) west of the Wales-England border.
Etymology
[edit]The word Trewern is Welsh, formed from the words "tre" meaning town and "gwern" meaning alder (a tree), thus town of the alder or, more likely, alders.
Location
[edit]It is situated on the A458 road, between the towns of Newtown, Shrewsbury and Welshpool. It has a public bus running to these towns. The Afon Pwll Trewern and Afon Pwll Bychan pass near the village.
Attractions & amenities
[edit]Although only a small village in terms of population, there is a primary school, Ysgol Gynradd Buttington Trewern, with pupils travelling from miles around. Also, the school has a public playing area for children to play at. Trewern also has many other sites, such as an extinct volcano in form of Moel y Golfa, Cefn y Castell and Breidden Hill
Trewern Hall is a half-timbered house in the village dating from the late 16th century. It is Grade II* listed.[2]
Governance
[edit]Trewern has a community council representing the views of the community and has ten community councillors.[3]
The Trewern ward elects a county councillor to Powys County Council. Since 1995 it had been represented by an Independent councillor.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Ward/Community population census 2011". Retrieved 15 November 2015.
- ^ "Trewern Hall - A Grade II* Listed Building in Trewern, Powys". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "About the Council". Trewern Community Council. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
- ^ "Powys 1995-2012" (PDF). The Elections Centre. Retrieved 21 January 2018.
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