TRAWSCOED, a hamlet, in the parish of LLANYRE, hundred of RHAIADR, county of RADNOR, SOUTH WALES, 5 miles (N.) from
Builth the population is included in the return for the parish. It takes its name, which signifies " the cross wood," from
having formerly abounded with timber, and is situated between the rivers Wye and Ithon, near where the latter flows into
the former. These rivers are crossed by two bridges, that over the Ithon being on the line of road between Builth and
Rhaiadr, which passes through the hamlet along the banks of the Wye, and is remarkable for its picturesque views.