JORDANSTON, a parish, in the hundred of DEWISLAND, county of PEMBROKE, SOUTH WALES, 4 miles (S. w.) from Fishgnard,
containing 157 inhabitants. It appears to have derived its name from an ancient family estate within its limits, and is
pleasantly situated in the north-western part of the county, being intersected by a stream which falls into the river Hog.
The surrounding scenery is agreeably diversified, and the views of the adjacent country comprehend a pleasing variety of
interesting features. In the immediate vicinity are some handsome seats, of which the principal within the parish are,
Jordanston, the ancient family mansion of the Vaughan, agreeably situated in a retired part of the country, and
comprehending much pleasing scenery; and Llangwaren, an ancient residence, the property of C. Matthias, Esq., now of
Lamphey Court, which, with the extensive and well-cultivated farm attached to it, is at present in the occupation of I. M.
Phelps, Esq. The living is a discharged rectory, in the archdeaconry and diocese of St. David's, rated in the king's books
at £6. 3. 9., endowed with £400 royal bounty, and in the patronage of G. G. Vaughan, Esq. The church, dedicated to St.
Cwrda, is a small neat edifice, appropriately fitted up for the performance of divine service, but not distinguished by
any interesting architectural details. Here are some remains of a circular encampment, which is generally ascribed to the
Danes, but its origin and history are alike unknown. The average annual expenditure for the support of the poor is 89.