Nanternis, New Quay, SA45 9RW

Nanternis is a small village near New Quay, located in the SA 45 postal district of Wales. It is noted in the biography of William Williams, a missionary born there in 1815, whose life and work were documented in a 2012 General Assembly report. The village’s name appears in the context of his family background, with his parents Daniel and Elizabeth Williams. The surrounding area includes Cardigan Bay, a large inlet of the Irish Sea that indents the west coast of Wales between Bardsey Island in the north and Strumble Head in the south. Cardigan Bay is the largest bay in Wales, providing a notable geographical feature to the locality. The description of Nanternis therefore highlights its small village character, its connection to a historical figure, and its location within a significant coastal setting.