MICHAELSTON-SUPER-ELY, a parish, in the union of CARDIFF, hundred of DINASPOWYS, county of GLAMORGAN, SOUTH WALES, 41
miles (W.) from Cardiff; containing 54 inhabitants. This parish, which derives its name from the dedication of its church
to St. Michael, and its distinguishing appellation from its position on the southern bank of the river Ely, which
separates it from the parish of St. Fagan, is beautifully situated in the south eastern part of the county, and comprises
300 acres of rich arable and pasture land, in a good state of cultivation. The surrounding scenery is pleasingly varied,
and the distant views extend over a highly fertile tract of country. The living is a discharged rectory, with the rectory
of St. Bride's super Ely consolidated, rated in .the king's books at £8. 6. 8.; net income £100; patron, Llewelyn
Traherne, Esq.: the tithes have been commuted for a -rent-charge of £60, subject to rates, averaging £5. 3. 6.; and
there is a glebe of 28 acres, valued at £36. per annum. The church, which is in honour of St. Michael, is not remarkable
for any architectural details.