Location

         Before the development, which was planned by Cwmbran Development Corporation, Henllys was a small village with a population of around 250. This has now increased a lot and has changed the character of the village which was once a very close-knit community especially at the top end.  
         The church
St. Peter's and the two chapels, Zoar at the bottom end and Mount Pleasant at the top were well attended and the locals also met in the many functions held at the Village Hall. The men would gather at the local alehouses Dorallt and Castell - y Bwch where, once, there was a good dart team in both of them.
          Dorallt is the corruption of DWR (water) and ALLT (hill). Castell - y Bwch is Welsh for Castle of the Buck
         Henllys in English is 'Old Court'. The name 'Old Court' came about because the Travelling Magistrate use to hold session at the courthouse, which is now called Court Farm, and there he would preside over cases of people being accused of rustling sheep or cattle.
          With the increase in the population we now have another public house which is also a small hotel and it called Cwrt Henllys. Sadly the old School and one of the chapels (Zoar) have closed down.

Old School Friend

Henllys Council

Dorallt Inn

Services.

Dorallt Inn Golf Society

Bus Time Table

Henllys Rangers J.F.A.C.

Memory Lane

Henllys Scout

Village Notice Board

Golf Courses in the area

Walk the village

Village Hall.

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Art Exhibition

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