Brynmawr, Breconshire, Wales Genealogy

Wales Breconshire  Breconshire Parishes  Brynmawr

History
LLANELLY, a parish, in the union and hundred of Crickhowel, county of Brecknock, South Wales, 5 miles (W. by N.) from Abergavenny, on the road to Merthyr-Tydvil; composed of the hamlets of Aberbaidon and Maesgwartha. It is divided into two nearly equal parts by the river Clydach, a mountain torrent, which, descending with impetuosity along a deep channel obstructed by rocks, forms some picturesque falls in its course through the parish. The scenery is diversified, combining features of romantic grandeur and enchanting beauty. The church, dedicated to St. Elliw, a small ancient structure in the early style of English architecture, with a low massive tower. There are places of worship for Baptists, Independents, Calvinistic Methodists, Primitive Methodists, and Wesleyans; the total number of the meeting-houses is about fifteen.

Also known as Llanelly or Llanelli. For more information, see Llanelli, Breconshire at Genuki.org.uk

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