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Rh LLANYBLODWELL. 663 LLiNYMYNECH. LLANYBLODWELL, a par. in the upper div. of the bund, of Oswestry, co. Salop, 6 miles S.W. of Oswestry, its post town, and 16 N.W. of Shrewsbury. It is situ- ated in the north-western part of the county, on the borders of Denbighshire, in the vicinity of Offa's Dyke. The river Tanat flows through the par., which includes the tnshps. of Abertanatt, Bryn, and Llynclya, where there is a lake. Copper and lead are obtained here, and there are limestone quarries. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of St. Asaph, val. 271, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to St. Michael, is built in the style prevailing about four centuries back, with Norman doorway and arches. In 1855 it was completely restored, and an octagonal tower with spire added to the building, at the sole expense of the late Rev. John Parker, one of the first of Welsh archaeologists. It contains an E. window of stained glass, a Norman font, and monuments of the Bridgeman, Godolphin, and other families. The English and Welsh languages arc used alternately in the performance of Divine service. The parochial charities produce about 11 per annum, mostly applied to school purposes. In addition to the endowed school, there is a National school for both sexes. Tho Earl of Powis is lord of the manor. LLANYBREE, a vil. in the par. of Llanstephan, co. Carmarthen, 3 miles E. of Laugharne. Here is a church ; the living is a perpet. cur. * in the dioc. of St. David's. LLANYBYTHER, a par. in the hund. of Cathinog, co. Carmarthen, 4 miles S.W. of Lampeter, its post town. It is situated on the banks of the river Teifi, which is here crossed by a bridge, and extends as far as the river Cothi. The par. includes, with Abergorlnch, four vils. There are several hills, at the base of which are traces of the Roman road Sarn Helen, which ran from Maridunum, now Carmarthen, to Loventium, the modern Llanio. In the vicinity is a small lake, called Llyn Pencarreg. The living is a vie.* in the dioc. of St. David's, val. 117. The church is dedicated to St. Peter. Fairs are held on the 21st June, 17th July, 1st and 21st November. LLANYCEFN, a par. in the hund. of Dungleddy, co. Pembroke, 6 miles N.W. of Narberth, its post town, and 10 N.E. of Haverfordwest. It is a well-cultivated Slace, on the banks of the river East Cleddy. Tho ving is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of St. David's, val. 51. LLANYCHAER, or LLANERCHAUR, a par. in the hund. of Kemess, co. Pembroke, 3 miles S.E. of Fish- guard, its post town, and 5 S.W. of Newport. It is lituated on the river Gwayne, S. of Fishguard Bay. The surface is hilly, and a considerable portion in pas- ture. The village consists of a few farmhouses. Tho living is a rect. in the dioc. of St. David's, val. 69. The church is dedicated to St. David. LLANYCHAIARN, a par. in the hund. of Lower Har, co. Cardigan, 2 miles S. of Aberystwith, its post town. It is a little village, situated on the coast of Cardigan Bay, and on the river Ystwith, which is crossed by a bridge close to the village. From a steep hill, culled Chancery, a view is commanded of the vale of the Ystwith, with its richly-wooded banks. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of St. David's, val. 97. The church, dedicated to St. Llwchaiarn, stands close to the left bank of the river. There are some remains of an old castle. LLANYCHAN, a par. in the hund. of Ruthin, co. Denbigh, 3 miles N. of Ruthin, its post town, and 5 S.E. of Denbigh. It is a well-cultivated spot on the banks of the river Clwyd. The parish is of small extent, and wholly agricultural. The living is a rect.* in tho dioc. t. Asaph, val. 170, in the patron, of the bishop, who is lord of the manor. The church is dedicated to St. Ilyehiin. LLANYCHLWYDOG, a par. in the hund. of Kemess, CO. Pembroke, 3 miles S.E. of Fishguard, its post town, and 3 S.W. of Newport. It is situated on the banks of the river Gwayne, and is well cultivated. The living is a rect. in the dioc. of St. David's, val. with the cur. of Llanllawer annexed, 155. Tho church is dedicated to St. David. Two stones mark the grave of Prince Clydawe, who was murdered, and lies buried here. LLANYCIL, or LLANYKILL, a par. in the hund. of PenlJyn, co. Merioneth, 12 miles S.W. of Corwen, 15 N.E. of Dolgelly, and 1 mile from Bala, its post town. The par. includes the market town of Bala and five other tnshps. It is situated on the western side of Bala Lake, and has the workhouse for that Poor-law Union. Many of the people are employed in stocking-knitting. The parish is of large extent, being about 9 miles in length by 4 broad. The surface is hilly, rising at Arrenig Fawr to an altitude of 2,809 feet above the sea. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of St. Asaph, val. 350, in the patron, of the bishop. Tho church is dedicated to St. Beuno. There is a free grammar school, with an endowment producing about 80, besides six scholar- ships, and six exhibitions at Jesus College, Oxford. There are other charities, amounting to nearly 30 per annum. Fairs are held on the 3rd June, 1 1th September, and 2nd October. LLANYCRWYS, a par. in the hunds. of Cathinog and Cayo, co. Carmarthen, 4 miles S.E. of Lampeter, 5 N. of Llansawyl, and 13 from Llandovery, its post town. It is situated on the Roman load Sarn Helen, and is watered by the river Cothi. Tho par. includes the hmlts. of Is-Fforest and Mynachty. The surface is hilly, but the land is under good cultivation. The living is a perpet. cur. in the dioc. of St. David's, val. 60. The church is dedicated to St. David. There is an Independent chapel. LLANYFYNY, a tnshp. in the par. of Llangerrig, co. Montgomery, 3 miles S. of Llanidloes. LLANYGWYRYFON. See LLAN-ORWYDDON, co. Cardigan. LLANYMOWDDWY, a par. in the hund. of Taly- bont, co. Merioneth, 11 miles N.E. of Dolgelly, its post town. It is situated at the base of the mountain Arran Mowddy, where the river Dyfl has its source. The par. includes the tnshps. of Cowarch, Cwmceiwydil, Llan- crchfydda, and Pennant. Slate is obtained, and there is a supply of peat. The pass, called Bwlch-y-Groes, is in this neighbourhood. Tho village of Llan-y-Mowddwy is a retired little place, embosomed in hills. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of Bangor, val. 235, in the patron, of the bishop. The church, dedicated to St. Tydecho, is shaded by yew-trees. The charities amount to about 6 per annum. There is a waterfall on the Pumrhyd, which flows from a cwm on tho W. of Llan-y-Mowddwy. LLANYMYNECH, a par. in the upper div. of the hund. of Oswestry, co. Salop, 6 miles S.W. of Oswestry, its post town, and 17 N.W. of Shrewsbury. It is situ- ated on the borders of Denbighshire and Montgomery- shire, a small portion of the parish extending into those counties. The Cambrian railway has a station here. The river Vyrnwy, the Montgomery canal, and Offa's Dyke, traverse this neighbourhood. The tnshps. of Llwyn Tidman, Carreghova, and Trcprenal, are in- cluded in the par. The district abounds with hills, from whence are obtained copper ore, ochre, and large quantities of limestone. At the quarries of Porthywaen enormous quantities of mountain lime- stone are extracted and transmitted to Staffordshire to be used in the smelting of iron ore. Lead and zinc have also been found here. Tho highest point is called Llanymynech Hill, from tho summit of which there are extensive views of the surrounding country. The living is a rect.* in the dioc. of St. Asaph, val. 394, in the patron, of the bishop. The church is a tone edifice, in the Anglo-Norman style of architecture, erected in 1845. It has an E. window of stained glass. The charities produce about 3 per annum. There is a National school for both sexes. At a spot called Ogo Cavern, Roman coins of tho reign of Antoninus have been found in juxtaposition with mining-tools, and several skeletons, showing that these copper-mines were worked by the Romans. In the neighbourhood may bo seen traces of a British camp. The Earl of Powis and F. West, Esq., are lords of the manor. Fairs are held on the 1st April, 29th May, and 23rd September.