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Llangurig is a village in Powys, within the historic county boundaries of Montgomeryshire, Mid Wales, lying on the River Wye. The population is 670.Llangurig is reputed to be the highest village in Wales at an altitude of 1,000 feet (300 m). The A470 trunk road passes through the village as do the National Cycle Route 8 and the Wye Valley Walk.The 15th century parish church located in the village is dedicated to Saint Curig, its reputed founder, and is a grade II* listed building. There are also two small chapels.The village has been home for many decades to a craft shop as well as two public houses, a number of bed and breakfasts and a small village shop and Post Office. The manor house, Clochfaen Hall, was designed by architect, William Arthur Smith Benson a designer of the Arts and Crafts movement. He also designed the drinking fountain between the road and the village green, the erection of which commemorates the completion of the village's piped water supply, a scheme begun by Colonel Lloyd-Verney to whom the fountain is also a memorial.Llangurig had a small primary school until 2008. In January 2003 the school had only 19 pupils but fought a successful campaign against closure by the local council. The school eventually closed at the end of the 2008 academic year.The village holds an annual agricultural show and sheepdog trials in August.There have been many famous people who have connections to Llangurig. One of the most famous people to come from Llangurig was Francis Lewis (March 21, 1713 – December 31, 1802) who was a signer of the United States Declaration of Independence as a representative of New York.Born in Llangurig, he was the child of Morgan Lewis and Anne Pettingale. The Lewis family were a sizable family and have always had a presence in and around the Llangurig area. Many decedents still live in the area today.