Blaenborthyn

Village in Ceredigion, Wales
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52°03′08″N 4°14′35″W / 52.052168°N 4.243149°W / 52.052168; -4.243149

Blaenborthyn is a small village in the community of Llandysul, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 60.4 miles (97.2 km) from Cardiff and 179.9 miles (289.5 km) from London. Blaenborthyn is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and is part of the Ceredigion constituency in the House of Commons.[1][2]

Etymology

The name Blaenborthyn is a Welsh name which means "The head of the portal (or way in)". "Borthyn" is also found in the town of Ruthin.

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References

  1. ^ National Assembly for Wales website; recalled 24 February 2014
  2. ^ parliament.uk Website; recalled 24 February 2014
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