Bryneglwys

The village lies to the northeast of Corwen on a hill above a small river, Afon Morwynion, and is situated in the ancient commote of Iâl (Yale).

[1] The community covers an area of 9.45 square miles (24.5 km2) and extends to the top of Llantysilio Mountain.

The village church is dedicated to Saint Tysilio, a Welsh Prince and Bishop, son Brochwel Ysgithrog, a King of Powys of the House of Gwertherion.

[10] The abbey was founded by the Prince of Powys Fadog, Madog ap Gruffydd Maelor, Lord of Yale and Dinas Bran.

[10] To the northeast of the village stands Plas yn Iâl, the ancestral home of the Yale family which included Gov.

Memorial plate to Rev. J. Yale of Plas yn Yale, featuring the coat of arms
The present structure at Plas yn Iâl, the ancestral home was demolished