Bettws-y-crwyn, Shropshire
Bettws-y-crwyn is a small village in Shropshire, close to the borders with Montgomeryshire and Radnorshire. Its name is from the Welsh language, meaning "chapel of the fleeces". The church of St Mary dates from the late 13th century, with later restorations. There is a fine 15th century screen and roof, a 17th-century pulpit, and 19th century pews. The village is within the council area of Shropshire.
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.424339,-3.170957
Grid Reference: SO 2047 8135
Civil Parish: Bettws-y-Crwyn CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 3477
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bettws-y-crwyn,_Shropshire_3477
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3397490
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Bettws-y-Crwyn
Place Type: Village
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.424339,-3.170957
Grid Reference: SO 2047 8135
Civil Parish: Bettws-y-Crwyn CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 3477
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bettws-y-crwyn,_Shropshire_3477
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3397490
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Bettws-y-Crwyn
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