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Reynalton
Reynalton is a small village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Tenby and Kilgetty, and is in Kilgetty/Begelly community.

History

Parish

The parish is small, just 525 acres (212 ha), and rural. There were 109 inhabitants in the 1830s. The population in 1870 was 106, in 24 houses. In 1961, the population was 69. The parish subsequently came under the Church in Wales parish of Narberth and Tenby.

Coal was mined in the parish in the early 20th century and in 1915 the Saundersfoot Railway was extended to Reynalton. Reynalton Colliery closed in 1921.

Parish church

The parish church of St James was described by Samuel Lewis in 1833 as "a small ancient edifice, with a low tower, and in a very dilapidated condition". It has mediaeval origins and retains its original tower; the building was restored in the 19th century and is now a Grade II listed building.

Internet access

In December 2008, Reynalton was one of six broadband "not-spots" in Wales – communities without high-speed Internet access; the Welsh Assembly Government in conjunction with BT confirmed that coverage in these areas would soon be upgraded to bring them into line with the rest of the UK. In 2010, Reynalton became broadband enabled.

References

  1. ^ "GENUKI: Reynalton". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  2. ^ pembrokeshire.gov.uk (Expand Local Representatives)
  3. ^ "Pembrokeshire Town and Community Councils: Kilgetty and Begelly Community Council". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  4. ^ "GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Reynalton in Pembrokeshire: A Vision of Britain through Time". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  5. ^ "GENUKI Parish Map 129". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  6. ^ "Church in Wales: St James, Reynalton". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  7. ^ "Reynalton Extension, Saundersfoot Railway (408319)". Coflein. RCAHMW. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  8. ^ "British Listed Buildings: Reynalton Church". Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  9. ^ Cadw. "Reynalton Church (Grade II) (6091)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
  10. ^ "Broadband for 'not-spot' villages". BBC News. 18 December 2008. Retrieved 18 December 2008.
  11. ^ "Broadband 'notspots' go online". BBC News. 7 June 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
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