- Llanferres
Infobox UK place
latitude= 53.14
longitude= -3.21
country= Wales
official_name= Llanferres
unitary_wales=Denbighshire
lieutenancy_wales=Clwyd
constituency_westminster= Clwyd West
post_town= Mold
postcode_area= CH
postcode_district= CH7
dial_code= 01352
os_grid_reference= SJ188604Llanferres is a
village andparish in thecounty ofDenbighshire inWales .Location
It is located 230 metres above
sea level in the upper valley of theRiver Alyn on theA494 road betweenRuthin and Mold [Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 Explorer Map, "Clwydian Range"] .Amenities
The village lies on the eastern slopes of the Clwydian Hills, just south of
Moel Famau , and is wholly within the Clwydian RangeArea of Outstanding Natural Beauty . [ [http://www.clwydianrangeaonb.org.uk/text01.asp?PageId=29 Clwydian Range AONB | About the Range | AONB Designation ] ] Offa's Dyke National Trail passes one mile to the southwest of the village.The
parish church , which is dedicated toSt. Berres , was mentioned in the 'Lincoln Taxation' of1291 . It was largely rebuilt in 1774/1775, with additions in 1843. There were further additions, and a major restoration, in 1892.Saint Berres, (with variations such as Brice or Britius) was a
4th century to5th century Welshhermit , who according toThomas Pennant was a disciple ofSt. Martin of Tours , the Hungarian.Ordnance Survey reference SJ 188605.References
External links
* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3481259 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Llanferres and surrounding area]
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