LLANGYBI (LLAN-GYBI), a parish, in the union of PWLLHELI, hundred of EIVIONYDD, county of CARNARVON, NORTH WALES, 5 miles
(N. E. by E.) from Pwlleli; containing 726 inhabitants. This parish, which derives its name from the dedication of its
church to St. Cybi, an eminent British saint, who flourished towards the close of the sixth century, is pleasantly
situated in the south-western portion of the county, and nearly in the centre of the promontory that separates Cardigan
bay from the bay of Carnarvon. It is bounded on the north by the parishes of Llanelhaim and Clynnog, on the south by that
of Llanarmon, on the east by those of Llanvihangel-y-Pennant and Llanystyndwy, and on the west by that of Carngiwch; and
comprises about 4306 acres, of which 1705 are amble, 2571 meadow and pasture, and 30 woodland, consisting principally of
oak, ash, and larch: the soil, to a considerable extent, is moist and gravelly, producing chiefly barley, oats, and
potatoes; and the lands are mostly inclosed, and in a good state of cultivation. The surface is level, and the surrounding
scenery is pleasingly diversified, comprising some fine views of the adjacent country, which is watered by several small
streams, and abounds with varied and picturesque beauty: the only mansion is that of Trallwyn. 1 he rateable annual value
of the parish has been returned at £2548. 18. 6. The road from Carnarvon to Pwllheli passes through the parish, but there
are no other facilities of intercourse with the neighbouring districts. The living is a rectory, with that of Llanarmon
annexed, rated in the king's books at £15. 3. 4.; present net income, £450; patron, Bishop of Bangor: the tithes of
Llangybi have been commuted  for a rent-charge of £226. 10. The church is a spacious structure, consisting of a nave and
north aisle, and measuring, with the chancel, 59 feet in length and 171 in breadth; in 1828 it underwent a
thoroughrepair, the roof being raised and new windows inserted, and it is now one of the best ecclesiastical edifices in
this part of the principality. There are places of worship for Calvinistic Methodists and Independents. About 70 children
are instructed in two day schools at the expense of their parents; and there are five Sunday schools, in which about 600
males and females are taught gratuitously; all the schools appertaining to the Methodists and Independents. An almshouse
was founded in 1760, by William Price, Esq., of Rhiwlas, who endowed it with a rent-charge payable out of the estate of
Pentyrch Uchtiv, for six poor men, who receive £1 per quarter, with a sufficient allowance of fuel, and are nominated by
Rice Thomas, Esq., of Coed Helen, heir of the founder: the six houses are substantially built of stone, but the alms-
people do not reside in them, but let them to the parish officers at 25s. each. The Rev. Evan Griffith, in 1724,
bequeathed £100, directing the proceeds to be annually distributed among the poor of this parish and Llanarmon. Near the
church is a fine chalybeate spring, called Fyn-non Gybi, inclosed with a stone wall, and having stone seats round it: the
water was formerly in great repute for its efficacy in the cure of scorbutic complaints, and is still found beneficial in
chronic cases.