Bancyfelin, Carmarthen, SA33 5NF

Bancyfelin is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The English translation of the Welsh name is Hillside of the Mill. There is no remnant of the mill today. The village lies roughly 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Carmarthen, placing it within the rural landscape of the county. The settlement’s name reflects its historical association with a mill that once stood on the hillside, although that structure no longer exists. Residents of Bancyfelin are part of the SA 33 postal district, which situates the locality within the broader administrative area of Carmarthen. The description and summary indicate a small, rural community with a clear geographic relationship to the nearby town of Carmarthen, providing a sense of place for those considering living in a quieter, village setting in Wales.