Bodfach

Bodfach
Bodfach
 Bodfach shown within Powys
OS grid referenceSJ11NW69
    Cardiff 89 mi (143 km)  
    London 160 mi (260 km)  
CommunityLlanfyllin
Principal areaPowys
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town LLANFECHAIN
Police Dyfed-Powys
Fire Mid and West Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK ParliamentMontgomeryshire
Welsh AssemblyMontgomeryshire
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Coordinates: 52°46′10″N 3°17′22″W / 52.769372°N 3.289472°W / 52.769372; -3.289472Bodfach is a hamlet in the community of Llanfyllin, Powys, Wales, which is 89 miles (144 km) from Cardiff and 160 miles (257 km) from London.[1]

Nearby Bodfach Estate goes back to 1160 when by Einion Efell inherited the land from his father Madog ap Maredudd, Prince of Powys, following the destruction of the Tomen yr Allt motte and bailey castle which stood on the hill above Bodfach.[2] The Woodland Trust, in partnership with the owners, have planted many new trees as part of a project to restore the character of this ancient royal landscape.[3]

The 'Llanfyllin Show' is held at Bodfach, and the 142nd show took place in 2013.[4]

References

  1. Google Maps (Map). Google.
  2. The Bodfach Trust website; accessed 8 April 2014.
  3. The Woodland Trust website; accessed 8 April 2014.
  4. Show Me Mid Wales website; accessed 8 April 2014.

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