What is "llanwrtyd"

Llanwrtyd – "Gwrtyd's church" – is a rural parish in Powys, mid- Wales, through which flows the River Irfon.

The parish church of St David dates from the 11th century and is surrounded by scattered farms. During the 19th century the main population centre became Llanwrtyd Wells which grew up around the sulphur springs about a mile and a half down river from the church.

The town is served by Llanwrtyd railway station.