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The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland - 1868

In 1868, the parish of Cerrig y Druidion contained the following places:

"CERRIG-Y-DRUIDION, a parish in the hundred of Isaled, in the county of Denbigh, 9 miles N.W. of Corwen, and 15 from Ruthin. It is situated on a branch of the river Dee, and derives its name from the Druidical remains which formerly stood here. At Pen-y-Gaer, where a castle anciently stood, Caractacus is stated to have sought refuge previous to his capture by the Romans. The living is a rectory in the diocese of St. Asaph, value £500, in the patronage of the bishop. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, is a spacious edifice. The charities produce £99 per annum, besides Price's almshouses for six poor men. Fairs are held on the 18th March, 27th April, 24th August, 20th October, and 7th December."

"CLUSTYBLAIDD, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, in the county of Denbigh, 11½ miles W. of Ruthin."

"CWMPENANNER, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, in the county of Denbigh, 11 miles S.W. of Ruthin."

"GWERNHEURN, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, county Denbigh, 11 miles S.W. of Ruthin."

"HAFOD-Y-MAIDD, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, county Denbigh, 12 miles S.E. of Llanrwst."

"LLAETHWRYD, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, county Denbigh, 12 miles S.W. of Ruthin."

"PARK, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, county Denbigh, 12 miles S.W. of Ruthin."

"VOEL, a township in the parish of Cerrig-y-Druidion, county Denbigh, 12 miles S.W. of Ruthin."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018