Blaenborthyn is a small village in the community of Llandysul, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 60.4 miles (97.2 km) from Cardiff and 179.9 miles (289.5 km) from London. Blaenborthyn is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and is part of the Ceredigion constituency in the House of Commons.[1][2]

Blaenborthyn
Blaenborthyn is located in Ceredigion
Blaenborthyn
Blaenborthyn
Location within Ceredigion
OS grid referenceSN 4629 4168
• Cardiff60.4 mi (97.2 km)
• London179.9 mi (289.5 km)
Community
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPencader
Postcode districtSA39
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Ceredigion
52°03′08″N 4°14′35″W / 52.052168°N 4.243149°W / 52.052168; -4.243149

Etymology

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The name Blaenborthyn is a Welsh name which means "The head of the portal (or way in)". "Borthyn" is also found in the town of Ruthin.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ National Assembly for Wales website; recalled 24 February 2014
  2. ^ parliament.uk Website; recalled 24 February 2014