Tan-y-groes

Human settlement in Wales

Penbryn

Ceredigion

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Ceredigion

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Ceredigion

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52°06′57″N 4°30′20″W / 52.115945°N 4.505632°W / 52.115945; -4.505632

Tan-y-groes (or Tanygroes^[1]) is a hamlet in the community of Penbryn, Ceredigion, Wales, which is 11 km (7 mi) 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]

References

^ "Tanygroes, Ceredigion, Cardigan, SA43 2JF – £150,000 Ref C/2166/RD". Morgan & Davies. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
^ National Assembly for Wales Website; recalled 24 February 2014
^ parliament.uk Website; recalled 24 February 2014
^ "About Us". Internal Fire Museum of Power. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
^ "Award Winning Welsh Gin". In the Welsh Wind. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
^ "Planning Permission Granted for Award-Winning Welsh Whisky Distillery". Business News Wales. 20 May 2021.