Llanplace

Llanplace is a fictional village and civil parish in Wales, used to illustrate a typical rural settlement. The name combines the Welsh llan, meaning church or parish, with the English word place, reflecting a common bilingual pattern in border-area toponyms.

Geography and administration: In this fictional setting, Llanplace lies in a gentle valley with hedged fields and scattered woodlands. A small river, the Llwyn Brook, runs through the parish and joins larger waterways to the south. The settlement centers on a parish church and a cluster of cottages. For governance, Llanplace has a parish council and is part of a broader rural district within the imagined North Pembrokeshire region.

History and landmarks: The settlement is described as dating to the medieval era. The parish church of St. Meliora is depicted as a 13th‑century stone building with later alterations. A medieval stone cross stands in the churchyard, and a local war memorial commemorates residents who died in the World Wars.

Economy and demographics: Traditionally based on mixed farming, Llanplace now hosts small businesses, a village shop, and accommodation such as a bed-and-breakfast. A rural bus service links to nearby towns; the closest railway access is several miles away in the fictional town of Brackenford. The population is described as about 1,100 residents, with a mix of families and older people. Cultural life centers on the church, the village hall, and annual events like harvest festivals.