MONINGTON, a parish, in the union of CARDIGAN, hundred of KEMMES, county of PEMBROKE, SOUTH WALES, 3 miles (W. s. W.) from Cardigan; containing 127 inhabitants. This place was by the Welsh called Egiwys Wythwr, signifying literally " the church of eight men," there being at the time of its foundation precisely that number of freeholders in the parish. It comprises but a moderate area, which is all inclosed and in a good state of cultivation; the surrounding scenery is not distinguished by any peculiar features, but the views from the higher grounds embrace some objects of interest: of the rateable annual value, the return is £437. 19.7i. The living is a vicarage not in charge, united to that of St.. Dogmael's: the tithes have been commuted for a rent-charge of £80, of which £45 are payable to the impropriator, and £35 to the vicar: the church, dedicated to St. Nicholas, is situated at the southwestern declivity of a lofty eminence.