MYNWERE (MINWEAR), a parish, in the union and hundred of NARBERTH, county of PEMBROKE, SOUTH WALES, 4 miles (W. by S.) from Narberth; containing 149 inhabitants. This parish, from a mistaken etymology of its name, which was read Mwyn Aur, signifying "a gold mine," was thought to contain gold-ore, and some fruitless attempts were in consequence made to discover it. The name is, however, with greater probability, supposed to be derived from a weir on the Eastern Cleddy, on the banks of which river the place is situated, and which was noted for the abundance of fish taken there during the season. The parish comprises a moderate portion of arable and pasture land, all inclosed and in a good state of cultivation; and the rateable annual value is returned at £764. 19. The surrounding scenery is pleasingly diversified with wood and water, there being an extensive plantation on the north-eastern boundary; and the views over the adjacent country are not destitute of interest. Picton Castle, with its rich and well-wooded grounds, appears to much advantage on the other side of the Cleddy, together with Slebech Hall and its demesne. The living is a perpetual curacy, endowed with £200 private benefaction, £400 royal bounty, and £200 parliamentary grant; present net income, £50; patron and impropriator, Hon. Baron de Rutzen, of Slebech Hall. The church is dedicated to St. Wonan.