Llanfihangel-y-pennant, Merionethshire, Wales Genealogy

Llanfihangel y Pennant is a village, community and ecclesiastical parish in Wales.

Before 1974 the village was in the historic county of Merionethshire and, between 1874 and 1996 in the County of Gwynedd. In 1996 it became part of the modern County of Gwynedd.

History
In 1870-72, John Marius Wilson, Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Llanfihangel Y Pennant like this:

"LLANFIHANGEL-Y-PENNANT, a parish in the hundred of Estimauer, county Merioneth, 7 miles S.W. of Dolgelly, its post town, and 9 N. of Aberdovey. It is situated at the foot of Cader Idris, and includes the townships of Cedris, Llanllwydan, Maestrefnant, and Uwchygarreg. The surface is hilly, and only partially enclosed. The living is a perpetual curacy in the diocese of Bangor, value £464 in the patronage of the bishop. The church is dedicated to St. Michael, and has an ancient font. There are small charities of about £1 per annum. A fort stood here in early times. Caerberllan Hall is the principal residence." For more information on Llanfihangel y Pennant see:
 * Llanfihangel y Pennant at Genuki

Maps and Gazetteers

 * Vision of Britain - Llanfihangel y Pennant