Llansoy
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Llansoy is a small village in Monmouthshire
, south east Wales
, United Kingdom
, located about 3 miles south east of Raglan
.
hillfort 1 mile north west of the village, at Great House, covering an area of about 2 hectares and overlooking the River Olwy. Later, the area was reputedly settled by descendants of the Welsh king St. Brychan Brycheiniog
.
is believed to have been originally founded arounded the 6th century. The dedication is to Tysoi, of whom nothing is known although he is thought to have been a pupil of St. Dyfrig. The church is largely built in the Perpendicular style
of the 14th or 15th century, although the whole church was restored in 1858. The tower probably dates from the late 17th century.
although its location is often given as Llansoy.
Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire is a county in south east Wales. The name derives from the historic county of Monmouthshire which covered a much larger area. The largest town is Abergavenny. There are many castles in Monmouthshire .-Historic county:...
, south east 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...
, United Kingdom
United Kingdom
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, located about 3 miles south east of Raglan
Raglan, Monmouthshire
Raglan is a village in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, United Kingdom. It is located some 9 miles south-west of Monmouth, midway between Monmouth and Abergavenny on the A40 road very near to the junction with the A449 road...
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History
There is an Iron AgeIron Age
The Iron Age is the archaeological period generally occurring after the Bronze Age, marked by the prevalent use of iron. The early period of the age is characterized by the widespread use of iron or steel. The adoption of such material coincided with other changes in society, including differing...
hillfort 1 mile north west of the village, at Great House, covering an area of about 2 hectares and overlooking the River Olwy. Later, the area was reputedly settled by descendants of the Welsh king St. Brychan Brycheiniog
Brychan
Brychan Brycheiniog was a legendary 5th-century king of Brycheiniog in South Wales.-Life:Celtic hagiography tells us that Brychan was born in Ireland, the son of a Prince Anlach, son of Coronac, and his wife, Marchel, heiress of the Welsh kingdom of Garthmadrun , which the couple later inherited...
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Church of St. Tysoi
The parish churchParish church
A parish church , in Christianity, is the church which acts as the religious centre of a parish, the basic administrative unit of episcopal churches....
is believed to have been originally founded arounded the 6th century. The dedication is to Tysoi, of whom nothing is known although he is thought to have been a pupil of St. Dyfrig. The church is largely built in the Perpendicular style
English Gothic architecture
English Gothic is the name of the architectural style that flourished in England from about 1180 until about 1520.-Introduction:As with the Gothic architecture of other parts of Europe, English Gothic is defined by its pointed arches, vaulted roofs, buttresses, large windows, and spires...
of the 14th or 15th century, although the whole church was restored in 1858. The tower probably dates from the late 17th century.
Amenities
The nearest pub, the Star Inn, is located about 1 mile east of the village in the neighbouring parish of Llanfihangel Tor-y-MynyddLlanfihangel Tor-y-Mynydd
Llanfihangel Tor-y-Mynydd is a small rural village in Monmouthshire, Wales...
although its location is often given as Llansoy.