Llaneleu, Breconshire, Wales Genealogy

History
LLANELIEU (LLAN-ELIEU), a parish, in the union of Hay, hundred of Talgarth, county of Brecknock, South Wales, 5 miles (S. W. by S.) from Hay. This parish derives its name from the dedication of its church to St. Ellyw, grand-daughter of Brychan, Prince of Brycheiniog, who ruled about the commencement of the fifth century, and was distinguished chiefly for the number and the piety of his children. It is bounded on the north by the parishes of Glâsbury and Hay, by the parish of Tàlgarth on the south and west, and the Black Mountains on the south and east. The church is a small ancient edifice, consisting of a nave and chancel; and is situated in a mountain dell, sheltered on the south-east by the Black Mountains.

Also spelled Lanelieu. Llanelieu Church is in the Diocese of Swansea and Brecon, in the community of Talgarth in the county of Powys. There are few early references, but the siting, dedication and churchyard point to an early medieval origin. For more information see Llaneleu, 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 Llaneleu was DATE.

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

Poor Law Unions
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