Llys-wen, Breconshire, Wales Genealogy

History
LLŶSWEN (LLŶS-WEN), a parish, in the union of Hay, hundred of Tàlgarth, county of Brecknock, South Wales, 7 miles (W. S. W.) from Hay, on the road to Builth. This parish, the name of which implies "a fair palace," was anciently one of the residences of the native princes of South Wales. The village is situated on the river Wye, which is not navigable here; the neighbourhood is well wooded, and abounds with rich and beautifully picturesque scenery. The church is a small edifice, close to the bank of the Wye. There is a place of worship for Calvinistic Methodists and two Sunday schools are held.

LLYSWEN, a parish in the hundred of Talgarth, county Brecon, 6 miles S.W. of Hay, and 7 N.E. of Brecknock, its post town. It is situated on the banks of the river Wye. For more information see Llyswen, 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 Llys-wen was DATE.

Nonconformist Chapel Records
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Civil Registration
The Civil Registration District for Llys-wen is DATES AND NAMES CIV REG.

Poor Law Unions
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Maps and Gazetteers

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