14 Facts About Machynlleth

Machynlleth is a market town, community and electoral ward in Powys, Wales and within the historic boundaries of Montgomeryshire .

Machynlleth was the seat of Owain Glyndwr's Welsh Parliament in 1404, and as such claims to be the "ancient capital of Wales".

Romans settled in the area; they built a fort at Pennal 4 miles west of Machynlleth, and are reputed to have had two look-out posts above the town at and, and another fort, called Maglona, at Machynlleth.

One of the earliest written references to Machynlleth is the Royal charter granted in 1291 by Edward I to Owen de la Pole, Lord of Powys.

Machynlleth became Earl Vane on the death of his father and the fifth Marquess on the death of his half-brother.

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The railway's Machynlleth station building, built in 1905, can still be seen alongside the road approaching the town from the north.

Machynlleth is home to the signalling centre that controls the European Rail Traffic Management System on the Cambrian Line.

Machynlleth retains its linguistic tradition, with Welsh spoken alongside English.

Machynlleth has a special role in Welsh history because of its connection with Owain Glyndwr, a Prince of Wales who rebelled against the English during the reign of King Henry IV.

Machynlleth held his last parliament in the nearby village of Pennal, by the Church of St Peter ad Vincula.

Machynlleth is the home of Ecodyfi, a locally controlled organisation that was set up to foster and support a greener community and economy in the Dyfi Valley.

In December 2019 Machynlleth council was the first in Wales to declare a climate emergency.

Machynlleth has a town council, elected from the ward, with fourteen councillors.

Machynlleth had been elected unopposed since first winning the seat in 1980.