Aberedw is a village and community in Radnorshire, Powys, Wales. The community covers an area of . Its population was 229, according to the 2011 census; a 4.57% increase since the 219 people noted in 2001. The 2011 census showed 4.8% of the population could speak Welsh, a fall from 11.2% in 2001.
The ruins of the medieval Aberedw Castle are nearby. The villages of Llanbadarn y Garreg and Rhulen are in the community.
The church of St Cewydd is a grade II* listed building.
History According to tradition, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd, the last native Prince of Wales, spent his final night at Aberedw in December 1282, sheltering in a cave beside the River Edw, since known as Llywelyn's Cave (Ogof Llywelyn), before he was killed the following day at nearby Cilmeri.
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External links Photos of Aberedw and surrounding area on geograph.org.uk