What does Henllan mean in Welsh?
The name is Old Welsh, Hên-llan, meaning “old church-enclosure”. Henllan comprises over 90 dwellings. It has a post office and local community facilities, is served by the new ‘Super School’ at Llandysul and by Newcastle Emlyn for other shops and services.
What is the history of Llandysul in Wales?
The Teifi Valley around Llandysul was the home of the Welsh woollen industry. Many sheep were reared locally and there were plenty of fast-flowing streams to power machinery so many woollen mills were established in the area in the 19th century. There was also a flannel shirt factory in the town at that time.
What happened in Henllan church?
In Henllan Church young Italian prisoners found comfort in a time of war. Among their former enemies they found compassion, friendships were formed. Many years later, many more blessings came about through the curiosity and concern of children. The inscription over the door has been freshly painted:
How do I get to Henllan?
Henllan is served by a bus route between Carmarthen and Newcastle Emlyn, serviced on a daily basis. Several enterprises are located in the settlement, including the old railway station at Henllan, which is the centre for the Vale of Teifi Railway Preservation Society, and an important tourist facility for the area.
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Where is Henllan on the map?
Henllan is a village in Ceredigion, Wales. Henllan is situated along minor roads off the A484 Cardigan to Carmarthen road, some 3 miles (5 km) east of Newcastle Emlyn and now merges as a result of infill development with the small settlement of Trebedw.
What was the Henllan POW camp famous for?
Henllan POW camp (Camp 70), near Llandysul is famous for the Catholic Church which the prisoners made out of a corrugated iron Nissen hut. In may 1943, more than 1,200 Italians captured in Libya and Tunisia arrived in Henllan and were put to work on the land as far as Llanrhystud, Manorbier, Llandeilo and Carmarthen.