Machynlleth
Machynlleth, sometimes known locally as just Mach, is a historic market town, community and electoral ward in the county of Powys in Wales. It is inside the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire.
| Machynlleth | |
.jpg) Machynlleth Clock Tower |
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| Population | 2,235 (2011 census) |
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| OS grid reference | SH745005 |
| Principal area | Powys |
| Ceremonial county | Powys |
| Region | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | MACHYNLLETH |
| Postcode district | SY20 |
| Dialling code | 01654 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
| UK Parliament | Montgomeryshire |
Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndŵr's Welsh Parliament in 1404, and because of this, says it is the "ancient capital of Wales". However, it has never held any official recognition as a capital. It applied for city status in 2000 and 2002, but was unsuccessful.
Welsh is spoken by many as well as English. The 2011 Census found that 67% of the town's people had some knowledge of the Welsh language, with 39% able to read, write and speak the language.
Twin town
Machynlleth is twinned with:
Belleville, Michigan, U.S.
Gallery
The building said to be Owain Glyndŵr's 1404 Parliament House
Machynlleth Clock Tower, circa 1885
