HARROLDSTON-WEST, a parish, in the hundred of RHOS, county of PEMBROKE, SOUTH WALES, 5 miles (W.) from Haverfordwest,
containing 155 inhabitants. This place, distinguished by its adjunct from Harroldston East, or St. Issels, like it derives
its name from an ancient Anglo-Norman proprietor, who, as well as his successors, was lord paramount over several manors
in this part of the principality: the residence of these lords was at this place, which, from the foundations of ancient
buildings still remaining, appears to have been formerly of much greater extent than at present. The parish is finely
situated on the eastern shore of St. Bride's bay, in St. George's channel, and comprises a considerable tract of arable
and pasture land, which is enclosed and in a good state of cultivation. The surrounding scenery is richly diversified, and
the views from the higher grounds embrace extensive prospects over the channel and the adjacent country, which abounds
with picturesque beauty. The parish rates are collected by the ploughland The living is a perpetual curacy, in the
archdeaconry and diocese of St. David's, endowed with £400 royal bounty, and in the patronage of the Master and Fellows of
Pembroke College, Oxford. The church, dedicated to St. Madoc, is not distinguished by any architectural details of
importance. The average annual expenditure for the support of the poor is £47. 18.