LLANVIHANGEL-PENBEDW (LLANFIHANGEL-PENBEDW), a parish, in the union of CARDIGAN, hundred of KILGERRAN, county of PEMBROKE,
SOUTH WALES, 5 miles (S. s. a.) from Cardigan; containing 348 inhabitants. This parish, which is but of inconsiderable
extent, derives its name from the dedication of its church to St. Michael, and the distinguishing adjunct to it from the
number of fine birch-trees growing in the vicinity. It is pleasantly situated in the north-eastern part of the county, and
near the source of the river Nevern, which, after flowing through the parish, continues its course in a westerly
direction, and falls into the sea at Newport. Within about 40 yards of the source of the Nevern also springs up the small
river belly, which proceeds for a short distance eastward, and then flows northward and joins the Teivy. The lands are all
inclosed, and in a good state of cultivation; and the surrounding scenery is agreeably diversified. The rateable annual
value of the parish has been returned at £823. Kilrhue is a good mansion, pleasantly situated in grounds tastefully laid
out, and comprehending an agreeable variety of pleasing scenery. The old road leading from Carmarthen to Cardigan passes
through the village. The living is a discharged rectory, rated in the king's books at £6, and in the patronage of the
Crown: the tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £185, subject to rates, averaging £12. 6. 4. per annum. The
church is not remarkable for any peculiar architectural details.