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Penperlleni is a hamlet within the community and electoral ward of Goetre Fawr in Monmouthshire, Wales.
Etymology
[edit]The name of Penperlleni derives from two Welsh words: pen refers to the summit or top of a hill, while the second element, perlleni, has been interpreted as meaning a "round mass" and an "area of round hills", although the current Welsh word for orchard (perllan) may apply.[1]
History and amenities
[edit]Penperlleni was previously known as Pelleny (1256), Pethllenny (1330), Pelleny (1349) and Pellenig (1593).[1] Penperlleni has a number of amenities, including a primary school, Goytre Fawr Primary School; a church, Capel Ed; a public house, the Goytre Arms; a village hall; and a post office.
Penperlleni lies on the Newport–Shrewsbury trunk road (A4042 road).
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Goytre and Penperleni Villages (424477)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 6 October 2020.
External links
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Media related to Penperlleni at Wikimedia Commons
51°44′11″N 2°58′57″W / 51.73639°N 2.98250°W
