Llandeloy – St Teilaw

The livings of Llandeloy and Llanhowell appear to have been united at a very early date.  In Sept., 1302, Bishop David Martin, with the consent of his Chapter, appropriated the church of 'Lannowell in Pebydiauk,' in his own donation, to the Chapter of St Davids, and in Feb., 1307, he also appropraited the church of 'Landelowe in Pebydiauk' to the same Chapter, with the proviso that the church was not to be deprived of its proper services.--Stat.Menev.   It would seem, however, that the Bishop relied on Sir John Wogan of Picton, Knt., to get the necessary permit from the King for this appropriation, and this was not obtained till 25 Mar., 1313, when the nature of the appropriation was so changed, as to render it almost certain that the original intention, which was to recompense the Chapter for an annual charge of £10 payable by the latter for the use of the Cathedral, had been altered in view of an arrangement whereby Sir John Wogan andowed a chantry in the Cathedral.--Stat. Menev.   On 25 Mar., 1313, licence was granted by the King to David [Martin], Bishop of St Davids, for the alienation in mortmain of the advowsons of the two churches to the Precentor and Chapter of St David's Cathedral, and for the chapter to appropriate the same for the sustenance of three chaplains to celebrate divine service in the Cathedral for the King's soul and the souls of his ancestors and successors, and for the souls of William de Valence and John Wogan and their heirs, although in the case of a voidance to the see, the King might lose the presentation to the churches.--Pat. Rolls.

Described as 'Ecclesia de Landalee,' this church was in 1291 assessed at £7 6s 8d for tenths to the King, the sum payable being 14s 8d.--Taxatio.

Llandeloy and Llanhowell.--Vicaria ibidem jam unita cujus dominus David Meredith vicarius pertpetuus ibidem tenet unam mansionem et viij acras terre in dominicis,  Et valet ad locand' per annum vi viij.  Et fructus et emolimenta hujusmodi vicarie valent per annum iiij xiij iiij.  In toto per annum 100s.  Inde decima 10s.--Valor Eccl.

Under the heading 'Livings Discharged' :--Llandeloy V (St Teilaw) with Llandeley alias Llandewi alias Llanhowell (St Hoel).  Val. in mans., 8 acr. terr., gleb., decim., &c.   Chantor and Chapter of St Davids Propr. and Patr.  Clear yearly value, £5 5s.   King's Books, £5.--Bacon's Liber Regis.

For history of the tithes, see under Llanhowell.  All the incumbents of Llandeloy, commencing with Hugh ap Rees in 1491 down to and inclusive of the institution in 1899, held also the vicarage of Llanhowell.  On May 11 1906, the living was separated from llanhowell by an Order in Council, and united to Llanreithan by an Order in Council dated 26 March 1907.

The old Church of llandeloy has been in ruins for over 60 years.  About the year 1897, during the incumbency of Rev. John Evans, an iron Church was built, in which services are still held.   Prior to the erection of this iron structure, services were held in the schoolroom at Henry's Cross in the parish.  Steps are at present being taken with a view to the restoration of the old Church.

Except where otherwise stated the presentations are all made by the Precentor and Chapter of St Davids.

Vicars.

1491     Oct 18    Hugh ap Rees

1534                 David Meredith

1554     Jun 3    John Williams

1556     Sep 11    Rice Eos

1557     Apr 14    William Davids

1622     Jan 18    John Phillipps

1669     Aug 12    William Pardo

1764                 James Roberts

1764     Oct 16    John Bowen, vice James Roberts, deceased

1786     Nov 13    William Evans, vice John Bowen

1795     Jun 9    Thomas Williams, vice William Evans, deceased

1830     Oct 19    James Propert Williams, vice Thomas Williams, deceased

1842     Jan 26    John Bowen, vice James Propert Williams, instituted to Whitchurch

1848     Sep 28    John Davies, vice John Bowen, deceased

1888     Feb 17    John Evans, vice John Davies, resigned 23 Jan 1888

1899     Dec 22    John Arthur Evans, M.A., vice John Evans, deceased, who died on 17 Sep 1899

1907     Dec 27    John Lloyd, B.A., vice John Arthur Evans, instituted to Newton Regis. Dioc, Worcester.

Graham Davies, Ó 2001.
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