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Llanelli

The Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. | 2011 | Copyright

Llanelli , town (1981 pop. 45,336), Carmarthenshire, S Wales, on the estuary of the Loughor (Burry) River. The town's industries include tin-plate works and steelworks. Pottery, glass, and chemicals are also made. Coal was formerly mined and exported from Llanelli; the docks closed in 1951. Nearby is the coastal town of Burry Port, where Amelia Earhart landed after her Atlantic crossing.

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Llanelli

A Dictionary of British Place-Names | 2003 | | Copyright

Llanelli Carm. Lann elli c.1173. ‘Church of St Elli’. Welsh llan. Elli is said to have been one of the daughters of Brychan, who gave the name of Brecon.

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Llanelli

Concise Dictionary of World Place-Names | 2005 | | Copyright

Llanelli, Wales/UK ‘St Elli's Church’ from llan and the obscure saint's name.

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	Llanelli spring shock to deny Ponty crown.(Sport) Newspaper article from: South Wales Echo (Cardiff, Wales); 5/20/2011
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