LLANVIHANGEL-BACHELLETH (LLAN-FIHANGEL-BACHELLAETH), a parish, in the union of PWLLHELI, hundred of GAFLOGION, Lleyn division of the county of CARNARVON, NORTH WALES, 4 miles (W.) from Pwllheli; containing 333 inhabitants. This parish is situated in a mountainous district in the south-western part of the county, and nearly in the centre of the great promontory of Lleyn, which separates the bays of Cardigan and Carnarvon. The surface is boldly undulated, and the land partially inclosed and cultivated; the soil is generally good, and in the lower grounds fertile and productive: of the rateable annual value, the return made amounts to £1502. The village, which consists only of one farm-house and two or three scattered cottages, is surrounded by scenery of strikingly varied character; and about a mile from the church is Gallt-y-Beren, an elegant mansion embosomed in thriving plantations, and commanding some fine views. Within this parish is a part of Cam Vadrin, a rocky eminence, rising twelve hundred feet above the level of the sea, and which was one of the strongholds of Roderick and Maelgwyn, sons of Owain Gwynedd, to whom this part of the county belonged. On the declivities and around the base are numerous foundations of oblong, elliptical, and circular buildings, varying in dimensions from eighteen to thirty-six feet in diameter, the temporary dwellings of the natives, when driven by any sudden emergency to this retreat, where they remained in safety with their flocks and herds. On the summit, which was surrounded with a strong rampart, whereof some portions are still remaining, the chieftains encamped with their forces, to watch the movements of the enemy, and avail themselves of an opportunity to intercept their progress or repel their aggressions. The living is a perpetual curacy, annexed to the rectory of Llanbedrog: the church, which is dedicated to St. Michael, is situated on a gentle eminence beneath a lofty rock, and, though possessing no architectural features, derives from its site a highly romantic appearance. The children of the parish are admitted into the National school of Llanbedrog.