Maen-y-groes explained

Country:Wales
Official Name:Maen-y-groes
Coordinates:52.2022°N -4.3652°W
Cardiff Distance Mi:71
Cardiff Distance Km:114.3
London Distance Mi:187
London Distance Km:300.9
Unitary Wales:Ceredigion
Community Wales:Llanllwchaiarn
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Ceredigion
Constituency Westminster:Ceredigion Preseli
Post Town:Ceinewydd
Postcode District:SA45
Postcode Area:SA
Os Grid Reference:SN 3846 5864

Maen-y-groes is a hamlet in the community of Llanllwchaiarn, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 71 miles (114.3 km) from Cardiff and 187 miles (300.9 km) from London. Maen-y-groes is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and is part of the Ceredigion constituency in the House of Commons.[1] [2]

Etymology

The name derives from the Welsh language: "the stone of the Cross".

Notes and References

  1. http://www.cynulliadcymru.org/memhome.htm National Assembly for Wales Website
  2. http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/?sort=2&type=3 parliament.uk Website