LLANDEGFEDD
The Parish of Llandegfedd which adjoins the parishes of the Llangibby to the east and Coed-y-Paen to the north is small compared to its neighbours being spread over some 800 acres falling from approximately 600 feet at Pen-y-Lan Farm to 70 feet at Sor Brook which is its southern boundary.
It has a scattering of homesteads on the surrounding slopes with the majority of residences forming the small village of some 25 houses and a small church. These are situated close to the brook.
The church is dedicated to St Tegfedd and is annexed to All Saints Church at Llanfrechfa. St Tegfedd who is one of only a few female Saints in Wales founded the church in the 12th century and services are held every Sunday morning at 09.30 am.
The village is accessed via a “B” road and country lanes . There is no public transport, the nearest being approximately 2 miles away which can be difficult for people without means of conveyance.
LLANDEWI FACH
The Parish of Llandewi Fach covers just over 1500 acres and is adjacent to Llandegfeth with its north boundary running along the Sor Brook.
It’s mainly devoted to agriculture although there is a small collection of houses on the banks of the brook, close by Llandegfedd village. One of these cottages was used to hold religious gatherings in the 19th century. Another was a mill with the remains of the mill race still being visible to this day.
The Old Rectory, where Arthur Machen the author of Mystic and Supernatural Tales spent part of his childhood, is now a private dwelling and he wrote of his “Wonderings in the deep and green lanes of Llandewi”. His father who was rector of the Parish is interred in Llandewi churchyard along with his wife.
The church dedicated to St David was rebuilt in 1857 but ceased to be used for services in the mid 1980’s and has now been converted into a private dwelling. The churchyard is still open for burials. Like Llandgefedd it has no public transport.