What is Ystradgynlais?
Q: What is Ystradgynlais?
A: Ystradgynlais is a town in the south-west of the county of Powys, Wales. It is the second largest town in Powys, after Newtown.
Q: What does the name "Ystradgynlais" mean?
A: The name "Ystradgynlais" means "vale of the river Cynlais". This may derive from cyn (a chisel) and glais (a stream). Cynlais may also be a personal name.
Q: How many Welsh speakers live in Ystradgynlais?
A: According to the 2001 census, more than half of all Welsh-speakers within the Brecknock district live in Ystradgynlais.
Q: When was Ystradgynlais first recorded?
A: The town was first recorded in 1372.
Q: Where is Ystradgynlais located?
A: Ystradgynlais is situated on the banks of the River Tawe in the historic county of Brecknockshire.
Q: What monument can be found at Parc-yr-Orsedd?
A: At Parc-yr-Orsedd there is a monument dedicated to fallen heroes of both World Wars from Ystradgynlais, Abercraf, Cwmtwrch, Cwmgiedd, Glyntawe and Coelbren.
