Abergwili
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| Abergwili shown within Carmarthenshire | |
| Population | 1,612 |
| OS grid reference | SN438210 |
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| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Carmarthen |
| Postcode district | SA32 |
| Dialling code | 01267 |
| Police | Dyfed-Powys |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| EU Parliament | Wales |
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Abergwili is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales, near the confluence of the rivers Towy and Gwili. It is also an electoral ward.
The village is known for its Bishop's Palace, home to the Bishop of St David's since 1542, when Bishop William Barlow transferred his palace from St David's to Abergwili, re-using the premises of an older college of priests.The building is believed to have been built between 1283 and 1291, when Thomas Bek was made bishop of St Davids. It was known as a college until it was amalgamated with another, to create, Christ College in Breacon. It was almost completely rebuilt in 1903 following a disastrous fire. It contains the chapel originally added by Archbishop Laud in 1625, when he was Bishop of St David's. In 1974 the old episcopal palace was purchased by Carmarthenshire County Council for use as a museum, whilst a new residence for the bishops, "Llys Esgob", was built in part of the grounds, together with Diocesan Offices - thereby continuing a connection with Abergwili which has now lasted for well over 400 years.
Until 1802 the river Towy ran past the back of the Palace, it changed course and left an oxbow lake. Today it is a large lily pond with large amounts of wildlife.
Abergwili has seen a substantial increase in population in recent years with new property developments but has kept its character and rural tranquility.
The Celtic cross war memorial was built in memory of those that died in both the first and second world war from the village.
Abergwili has a bilingual primary school in the centre.
The village is home to the Carmarthan Quins rugby union team.
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