Llaneigon, Breconshire, Wales Genealogy

History
LLANIGON (LLAN-IGON), a parish, in the union of Hay, hundred of Tàlgarth, county of Brecknock, South Wales, 2 miles (S. S. W.) from Hay; and containing the township of Glynvâch. It derives its name from the dedication of its church either to Eigen, a female saint, or to Eigion, the son of Caw, a saint who flourished in the sixth century. The parish is situated on the turnpike-road leading from Hay to Tàlgarth. The church is a spacious and lofty edifice, but not distinguished by any architectural details of importance, and is situated on a gentle eminence, sheltered on one side by the hill above Penyrwrlodd, and on the other by an abrupt eminence called Wènallt. There is a place of worship for Calvinistic Methodists.

Usually spelled Llanigon. LLANIGON, a parish in the hundred of Talgarth, county Brecon, 2 miles S. of Hay, its post town, and 5 N.E. of Talgarth. It is situated near the banks of the river Severn, and includes the hamlets of Glynfach and Twyny-Bedda. For more information see Llanigon, Breconshire at Genuki.org.uk

Parish Chest
Vestry minutes (DATES) are at the [URL ARCHIVE].

Church warden accounts (DATES) are at the [URL ARCHIVE].

Tithe Records
The tithe agreement date for Llaneigon was DATE.

Nonconformist Chapel Records
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Civil Registration
The Civil Registration District for Llaneigon is DATES AND NAMES CIV REG.

Poor Law Unions
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