Boncath
Boncath is a village and postal district in north Pembrokeshire, Wales. It's situated about five miles (8 km) west of Newcastle Emlyn. The village stands at a crossroad linking the neighbouring settlements of Newchapel (Capelnewydd), Eglwyswrw, Blaenffos and Bwlchygroes. Initially a hamlet formed around an inn, the village developed following the coming of the railway in 1885. Boncath railway station, which opened in September 1886, was a two-platform stop between Crymmych Arms and Kilgerran Halt on the Whitland and Cardigan Railway, generally known as 'Cardi Bach'. The line was shut due to the 1963 Beeching Axe and the station building was altered into a private home. The village once included 3 tailors, a cobbler and a dressmaker, and in 2000 a new Community Hall was created. Cilwendeg House, described as one of the most important mansions in Pembrokeshire, dates back to the late 18th century and was built on the site of a former property dating back to the 1600s. One of many features of the property is the Grade II listed Shell House, built in the late 1820s. The 21 bedroom mansion was a care home from 1952 to 2010. Nowadays, the village has a permanent resident population of roughly 736 individuals. The town is served by a regular bus service. The Boncath Inn is found in the centre of the village along with a village shop and Post Office, as well as many smaller companies. The Welsh Independent Chapel at Fachendre (Fach-hendre), established in 1879, can be found to the south east of the village and is a listed building. The Community Hall, a registered charity, provides a venue that can be used for events within the area. Cilwendeg was the location of the 2013 Urdd Eisteddfod. For all of your home improvement jobs, ensure that you work with vetted specialists in Boncath to make sure that you get the very best quality service.
