Pistyll
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Pistyll is a village and community in the Welsh county of Gwynedd, located on the Llŷn Peninsula midway between Nefyn and Llanaelhaearn.[1] Llithfaen is the largest settlement in the community and had a population of 566 according to the 2011 Census.[2] The actor Rupert Davies, best known for playing the title character in Maigret, retired to the village and is buried here.
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Pistyll | |
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Pistyll Capel Bethania Chapel | |
Location within Gwynedd | |
Population | 566 (2011) |
OS grid reference | SH326423 |
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Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PWLLHELI |
Postcode district | LL53 |
Dialling code | 01758 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
52.952°N 4.492°W / 52.952; -4.492 |
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The sixth century church, St. Bueno's, was used by mediaeval pilgrims travelling to Bardsey Island.[1]