Llandefaelog Fach, Powys
Llandefaelog Fach, sometimes simply called 'Llandefaelog', is a small village and community located in Powys, Wales. It includes the surrounding areas of Glan Honddu, Sarnau, Pwllgloyw and Garthbrengy. These areas border the village. The nearest pubs and shops are in Brecon. Cradoc golf course is also nearby.
Llandefaelog Fach
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  Llandefaelog Fach Location within Powys | |
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| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Brecon |
| Postcode district | LD3 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
The village has a church dedicated to St Maelog. The church contains the Cross of Briamail, known as Croes Briamail in Welsh. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/cy/5/5e/Croes_Briamail.jpg
In the churchyard are the remains of a striking 1816 mausoleum in Egyptian style for the owners of the nearby Penoyre estate. This has largely collapsed recently but previously black lead coffins were visible through its iron barred windows.
References
- Genuki: Llandyfaelog Fach, Breconshire
- Brecon | Brecon Beacons Cottage Holidays
- Interesting Information for Llandefaelog Fach, Brecon, Wales, LD3 9PP Postcode
- Llandefaelog Fach, St Maelog's Church, History & Visiting Information | Historic Wales Guide
- St. Maelog’s, Llandefaelog Fach - The Benefice of Dan yr Epynt
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