Deiniolen
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Deiniolen is a village
in Gwynedd
, Wales
, at the foot of Elidir Fawr
. Deiniolen has views over Caernarfon
(7 miles away)covering the, and, on a clear day, Holyhead Mountain
and occasionally the Wicklow Mountains
in Ireland
, can be seen
The slate industry
was an important employer in Deiniolen, but since the closure of the quarry in 1969, the economy of the village has been in decline.
Ebenezer Chapel:Ebenezer Chapel was built in 1823 The first minister was the Rev. David Griffydd. The Rev John Prichard is the minister now. Two of the most important events in Deiniolen are held in the vestry of Ebenezer Chapel. These are the Deiniolen Eisteddfod and the Canival Queen Crowning Concert; local school children take part in both events.
Cefn-Y-Waun Chapel:Cefn y Waen Capel was built by local quarrymen in 1838. Before the chapel was built the local people held their services either in local farmhouses or in the open air. In 1867 the chapel was worth £2,100 but the chapel also had a debt of £2,100. The first minister was Rev. W. Rowlands.
s. The band is currently competing in the First Section but from January 2009 will be competing in the 2nd Section.
) currently represents the ward.
The village of Deiniolen is a very Welsh
village and has a high percentage of social housing.
Village
A village is a clustered human settlement or community, larger than a hamlet with the population ranging from a few hundred to a few thousand , Though often located in rural areas, the term urban village is also applied to certain urban neighbourhoods, such as the West Village in Manhattan, New...
in Gwynedd
Gwynedd
Gwynedd is a county in north-west Wales, named after the old Kingdom of Gwynedd. Although the second biggest in terms of geographical area, it is also one of the most sparsely populated...
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
, at the foot of Elidir Fawr
Elidir Fawr
Elidir Fawr is a mountain in Snowdonia, north Wales, the northernmost in the Glyderau. To the north of the summit is a small lake, Marchlyn Mawr, which is the upper reservoir for Dinorwig power station, a pump-storage power station hidden inside the mountain itself. The lower reservoir is Llyn Peris...
. Deiniolen has views over Caernarfon
Caernarfon
Caernarfon is a Royal town, community and port in Gwynedd, Wales, with a population of 9,611. It lies along the A487 road, on the east banks of the Menai Straits, opposite the Isle of Anglesey. The city of Bangor is to the northeast, while Snowdonia fringes Caernarfon to the east and southeast...
(7 miles away)covering the, and, on a clear day, Holyhead Mountain
Holyhead Mountain
Holyhead Mountain is the highest hill on Holy Island, Anglesey, and the highest in the county of Anglesey, north Wales. It lies about three kilometres west of the town of Holyhead, and slopes steeply down to the Irish Sea on two sides...
and occasionally the Wicklow Mountains
Wicklow Mountains
The Wicklow Mountains form the largest continuous upland area in Ireland. They occupy the whole centre of County Wicklow and stretch outside its borders into Counties Carlow, Wexford and Dublin. Where the mountains extend into County Dublin, they are known locally as the Dublin Mountains...
in Ireland
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
, can be seen
The slate industry
Slate industry in Wales
The slate industry in Wales began during the Roman period when slate was used to roof the fort at Segontium, now Caernarfon. The slate industry grew slowly until the early 18th century, then expanded rapidly until the late 19th century, at which time the most important slate producing areas were in...
was an important employer in Deiniolen, but since the closure of the quarry in 1969, the economy of the village has been in decline.
Village History
Llandinorwig Church:Llandinorwig church was built in 1857. The money to build the church was donated by the Faenol family. An interesting fact about the church is that the windows are all different.Ebenezer Chapel:Ebenezer Chapel was built in 1823 The first minister was the Rev. David Griffydd. The Rev John Prichard is the minister now. Two of the most important events in Deiniolen are held in the vestry of Ebenezer Chapel. These are the Deiniolen Eisteddfod and the Canival Queen Crowning Concert; local school children take part in both events.
Cefn-Y-Waun Chapel:Cefn y Waen Capel was built by local quarrymen in 1838. Before the chapel was built the local people held their services either in local farmhouses or in the open air. In 1867 the chapel was worth £2,100 but the chapel also had a debt of £2,100. The first minister was Rev. W. Rowlands.
Deiniolen Silver Band
The Deiniolen Silver Band was formed in 1835 by a group of quarrymen, and has now grown to be one of Wales' major brass bandBrass band
A brass band is a musical ensemble generally consisting entirely of brass instruments, most often with a percussion section. Ensembles that include brass and woodwind instruments can in certain traditions also be termed brass bands , but are usually more correctly termed military bands, concert...
s. The band is currently competing in the First Section but from January 2009 will be competing in the 2nd Section.
Deiniolen Football Club
Deiniolen FC was formed around the 1950s when the side was playing in the local Caernarfon & District League. After a year absent from the local league the team has reformed.Deiniolen County electoral Ward
Len Jones (Plaid CymruPlaid Cymru
' is a political party in Wales. It advocates the establishment of an independent Welsh state within the European Union. was formed in 1925 and won its first seat in 1966...
) currently represents the ward.
The village of Deiniolen is a very Welsh
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
village and has a high percentage of social housing.
Notable people from Deiniolen
- Eurig WynEurig WynEurig Wyn is a Welsh politician. He was a Plaid Cymru Member of the European Parliament for Wales from 1999 to 2004, when he lost his seat in part due to a reduction of the number of seats that Wales had....
, Famous Welsh author (lived in Deiniolen) - David Brailsford, performance director for British CyclingBritish CyclingBritish Cycling is the national governing body for cycle racing in Great Britain. It administers most competitive cycling in Great Britain, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man...
. - Annette Bryn ParryAnnette Bryn ParryAnnette Bryn Parri is a classical pianist, best known as an accompanist to opera stars such as Bryn Terfel, Rebecca Evans and Jason Howard. Parri appears regularly on the National Eisteddfod stage, and also at the International Eisteddfod at Llangollen....
, professional pianist - T.S.Bradshaw, Wales' most prolific author of recent times.
- Peter PrendergastPeter Prendergast (artist)Peter Prendergast was a Welsh landscape painter. After the death of Sir Kyffin Williams in September 2006, he was recognised as the leading landscape painter in Wales.-Early years:...
, famous artist - Gwenlyn ParryGwenlyn ParryGwenlyn Parry was a Welsh dramatist.Gwenlyn Parry was born in the Welsh slate-quarrying village of Deiniolen, Caernarfonshire and died in the Cardiff area of south Wales...
, famous scriptwriter - Malcolm AllenMalcolm Allen (footballer)Malcolm Allen is a Welsh former professional footballer who played for Watford, Aston Villa, Norwich City, Millwall, Newcastle United and Stevenage Borough. Allen played 14 times for Wales between 1986 and 1993....
, professional footballer, TV S4C presenter - Elfed Morgan Morris, winner of 'Can I Gymru 2009' (Song For Wales 2009)
- Sian Wyn Gibson, Professional Soprano