| Bro Garmon | |
|---|---|
 The Conwy Valley seen from Melin-y-coed | |
| Area | 54.67 km2 (21.11 sq mi) |
| Population | 652 (2011) |
| • Density | 12/km2 (31/sq mi) |
| OS grid reference | SH8155 |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BETWS-Y-COED |
| Postcode district | LL24 |
| Post town | LLANRWST |
| Postcode district | LL26 |
| Dialling code | 01690 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
 Map of the community | |
Bro Garmon is acommunity inConwy County Borough, inWales. It is located on the eastern side of theConwy Valley, stretching from north east ofLlanrwst to just west ofPentrefoelas, and includes the villages ofCapel Garmon, Glan Conwy,Melin-y-Coed, Nebo, Oaklands, Rhydlanfair and Pentre-tafarn-y-fedw.Moel Seisiog, on the eastern boundary, rises to a height of 1,535 feet (468 m). The main settlement, Capel Garmon, lies 2.4 miles (3.9 km) east ofBetws-y-Coed, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) north west ofPentrefoelas, 4.4 miles (7.1 km) south ofLlanrwst and 15.7 miles (25.3 km) south ofConwy. At the 2001 census the community had a population of 648,[1] increasing slightly at the 2011 census to 652.[2][3]
Saint Garmon's church, in Capel Garmon, was consecrated in 1862, but is no longer in use.[4] AnIron Agefiredog, discovered buried in a nearby field in 1852, and now held at theNational Museum of Wales, is considered to have been produced by a master craftsman. It depicts two mythical creatures, part horse and part bull, and is rated as one of the most important examples of decorative ironwork found in the United Kingdom.[5] To the south of the village, aNeolithicchamber tomb has been dated to 5,500 years ago.[6] Nearby, Melin Plas-yn-Rhos is a water-powered corn mill thought to date from the 18th century.[7]
Waterloo Bridge, which carries theA5 across the River Conwy to Betws-y-Coed, was built byThomas Telford in 1815, the year of theBattle of Waterloo, and is made wholly fromcast iron.[8] It isGrade I listed,[9] and Cyffdy Hall, at Melin-y-coed, and Cilcennus at Oaklands areGrade II* listed.[10][11] Hendre House is aGrade II listed building.[12] Its gardens and grounds are listed, also at Grade II on theCadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.[13] Numerous other houses, farm buildings and several bridges in the community are alsoGrade II listed.
The community is part of theUwch Conwyward for elections toConwy County Borough Council.
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