Tan-y-groes explained

Country:	Wales
Official Name:	Tan-y-groes
Coordinates:	52.1159°N -4.5056°W
Cardiff Distance Mi:	71.9
Cardiff Distance Km:	115.7
London Distance Mi:	191.8
London Distance Km:	308.6
Unitary Wales:	Ceredigion
Community Wales:	Penbryn
Constituency Welsh Assembly:	Ceredigion
Constituency Westminster:	Ceredigion Preseli
Post Town:	Cardigan
Postcode District:	SA43
Postcode Area:	SA
Os Grid Reference:	SN 2854 4936

Tan-y-groes (or Tanygroes^[1]) is a hamlet in the community of Penbryn, Ceredigion, Wales, which is east of Cardigan on the A487 trunk road. Tan-y-groes is represented in the Senedd by Elin Jones (Plaid Cymru) and the Member of Parliament is Ben Lake (Plaid Cymru).^{[2] [3]}

Etymology

The name derives from the Welsh language and means "under the cross".

Internal Fire Museum of Power

The Internal Fire Museum of Power in Tan-y-groes displays a collection of internal combustion engines and steam engines, many of which are operational.^[4]

Distillery

The 'In the Welsh Wind' distillery in Tan-y-groes makes gin, whisky and other spirits. It was established in 2018 and in 2021 received permission to extend and develop its building.^{[5] [6]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Tanygroes, Ceredigion, Cardigan, SA43 2JF – £150,000 Ref C/2166/RD . Morgan & Davies . 7 October 2021.
2. http://www.cynulliadcymru.org/memhome.htm National Assembly for Wales Website
3. http://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/mps/?sort=2&type=3 parliament.uk Website
4. Web site: About Us . Internal Fire Museum of Power . 7 October 2021.
5. Web site: Award Winning Welsh Gin . In the Welsh Wind . 7 October 2021.
6. Web site: 20 May 2021 . Planning Permission Granted for Award-Winning Welsh Whisky Distillery . Business News Wales.