Crickhowell
Crickhowell is a small town and also community in southeastern Powys, Wales, near Abergavenny, as well as was in the historical area of Brecknockshire. The name Crickhowell is drawn from that of the nearby Iron Age hill ft of Crug Hywel above the community, the Welsh language name being anglicised by map-makers and local English-speaking individuals. The community rests on the River Usk, on the southerly side of the Black Mountains and in the eastern part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. Substantial parts of the surrounding countryside, over 20,000 acres (81 km2) form part of the Glanusk Park estate. A selecting ward in the exact same name exists. This ward includes The Vale of Grwyney area and has a total population of 2,801 as taken at the 2011 census. The current councillor is John Morris, a Liberal Democrat.