Henllan

Henllan is a village and community in Denbighshire, Wales with a population of approximately 750 (OfNS/2004) and lies in the countryside, approximately 2.25 miles (3.5 km) north-west of the walled town of Denbigh. The name is Old Welsh, Hên-llan, meaning "old church-enclosure". The population had increased to 862 at the 2011 census.[1] Foxhall Newydd, a Grade I listed country house, lies to the southeast. The Llindir Inn, reputed to be haunted, dates to the 13th century.

For the village in Ceredigion, see Henllan, Ceredigion.

Henllan

Church with tower behind
Henllan
Location within Denbighshire
Population862 (2011)
OS grid referenceSJ022681
Community
  • Henllan
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townDENBIGH
Postcode districtLL16
Dialling code01745
PoliceNorth Wales
FireNorth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
  • Vale of Clwyd

Church and bell tower

The tower of Saint Sadwrn's church is unusual in that it was built separate from the main building housing the congregation. The stone tower, which is built on a rising rock, is sited at the highest point in the churchyard. It is thought this was to increase the range over which the tolling bells could be heard by parishioners. The traditional parish of Henllan covered a large area; today it forms part of the Benefice of Henllan, which includes the parishes of Henllan, Bylchau and Gwytherin.[2]

References
  1. "Community population 2011". Retrieved 22 May 2015.
  2. Dead link
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