Backe

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Backe

Dual Carriageway The turn off for Laugharne and Pendine on the A40. Taken from the A4066.
Dual Carriageway Credit: Dara Jasumani

Backe is a small village located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Situated in the western part of the county, it is nestled between rolling hills and picturesque countryside. With a population of around 500 residents, the village offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere.

The village is known for its charming traditional Welsh architecture, featuring stone cottages and narrow streets. It has a rich history that can be traced back to medieval times, with historical landmarks such as St. John's Church, which dates back to the 13th century.

Backe is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The nearby Brechfa Forest provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and horse riding, with its extensive network of trails. The village is also close to the River Tywi, offering fishing and boating activities.

Although Backe is primarily a residential area, it has a few local amenities to cater to its residents' needs. These include a village hall, a small convenience store, and a pub that serves as a social hub for the community. For more extensive amenities, the town of Carmarthen is just a short drive away.

Overall, Backe is a tranquil and idyllic village, perfect for those seeking a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty. Its historical charm and community spirit make it a desirable place to live or visit for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

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Dual Carriageway The turn off for Laugharne and Pendine on the A40. Taken from the A4066.
Dual Carriageway
The turn off for Laugharne and Pendine on the A40. Taken from the A4066.
Pink tranny Transport caff in Llanrowddor on the busy road to Tenby, Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock from the outside world.
Pink tranny
Transport caff in Llanrowddor on the busy road to Tenby, Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock from the outside world.
Derelict house on a roundabout I've often wondered about the story behind this old house which stands just feet away from a busy roundabout west of Sancler/St Clears. On the older maps there was  simply a crossroads on the A40 here, now there is noisy traffic night and day and the silent dereliction of this building contrasts oddly with the fast food restaurant opposite and other drive-in commercial outlets nearby.
Derelict house on a roundabout
I've often wondered about the story behind this old house which stands just feet away from a busy roundabout west of Sancler/St Clears. On the older maps there was simply a crossroads on the A40 here, now there is noisy traffic night and day and the silent dereliction of this building contrasts oddly with the fast food restaurant opposite and other drive-in commercial outlets nearby.
Bridge over Afon Taf just outside St Clears, carrying the A477 to Pembroke, etc.
Bridge over Afon Taf
just outside St Clears, carrying the A477 to Pembroke, etc.
White Lion Inn Probably suffered considerable loss of trade when the by-pass for the A40 was built
White Lion Inn
Probably suffered considerable loss of trade when the by-pass for the A40 was built
Zabulon For the origin of the name, take your pick between: of one of the twelve tribes of Israel <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15739b.htm" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/15739b.htm">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> or, more excitingly, a demon from Loudun <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.answers.com/topic/zabulon" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.answers.com/topic/zabulon">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Zabulon
For the origin of the name, take your pick between: of one of the twelve tribes of Israel LinkExternal link or, more excitingly, a demon from Loudun LinkExternal link
Tabernacle Methodist Chapel, Llanddowror Built in the 1790's, rebuilt in the 1930's, it now looks disused.
Tabernacle Methodist Chapel, Llanddowror
Built in the 1790's, rebuilt in the 1930's, it now looks disused.
Bethlehem Independent Chapel Large Welsh Independent Chapel built in 1765, several renovations, the last in 1908. Extensive graveyard. Still in use, and well looked after.
Bethlehem Independent Chapel
Large Welsh Independent Chapel built in 1765, several renovations, the last in 1908. Extensive graveyard. Still in use, and well looked after.
Secluded farm Mylett Farm is pleasantly situated off the side road.
Secluded farm
Mylett Farm is pleasantly situated off the side road.
Old farm building This building looks very old. It is part of Maes-Oland Farm.
Old farm building
This building looks very old. It is part of Maes-Oland Farm.
Bishop's Court Farm
Bishop's Court Farm
Dairy herd, at lunch Mmmmm - more grass....
Dairy herd, at lunch
Mmmmm - more grass....
St Teilo's Church, Llanddowror
St Teilo's Church, Llanddowror
Pentrehowell Farm
Pentrehowell Farm
Flooded land, near the Afon Taf
Flooded land, near the Afon Taf
Track, to Woolstone Farm
Track, to Woolstone Farm
Ddoigwed
Ddoigwed
Talfan Cottage Add a thatched roof and this is typical of a cottage 100+ years ago.
Talfan Cottage
Add a thatched roof and this is typical of a cottage 100+ years ago.
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Backe is located at Grid Ref: SN2515 (Lat: 51.811105, Lng: -4.52628)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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