Llamestyn, Carnarvonshire
Historical Description
Llamestyn, a village and a parish in Carnarvonshire. The village stands in the Lleyn Peninsula, under Cam Fadrin, 7¼ miles W by S of Pwllheli, and 6 SSW of Nevin; is a considerable place, and has a post office under Pwllheli; money order and telegraph office, Sara. The parish comprises 4542 acres; population, 909. The manor belonged to Owen Gwynedd. Cam Fadrin has an altitude of 1212 feet, and is crowned by an ancient camp. Lead ore is found. The living is a rectory, united with the perpetual curacy of Llandegwning, in the diocese of Bangor; net value, £316 with residence. Patron, the Bishop of Bangor. The church has traces of Norman, and is good. There are Congregational and Calvinistic Methodist chapels.
Civil Registration
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Land and Property
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