The remote village which was today "renamed" in a symbolic gesture by residents opposed to plans for a nearby wind farm. The protest group put up a new name sign at the entrance to Llanfynydd, in south-west Wales, claiming it is called Llanhyfryddawelllehynafolybarcudprindanfygythiadtrienusyrhafnauole. The move saw the Carmarthenshire community temporarily eclipse Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwchllantysiliogogogoch in North Wales, which currently holds the title for having the longest name in Britain.

The remote village which was today "renamed" in a symbolic gesture by residents opposed to plans for a nearby wind farm. The protest group put up a new name sign at the entrance to Llanfynydd, in south-west Wales, claiming it is called Llanhyfryddawelllehynafolybarcudprindanfygythiadtrienusyrhafnauole. The move saw the Carmarthenshire community temporarily eclipse Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwchllantysiliogogogoch in North Wales, which currently holds the title for having the longest name in Britain. Stock Photo
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2000 x 1312 px | 33.9 x 22.2 cm | 13.3 x 8.7 inches | 150dpi

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19 July 2004

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London Uk

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