Cilgerran (hundred)
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The Hundred of Cilgerran (often written "Kilgerran") was a hundred in the north of Pembrokeshire
, Wales
. It was formed by the Act of Union
of 1536 from the commote of the pre-Norman cantref of Emlyn
that is in Pembrokeshire and is otherwise called in Welsh
Emlyn Is Cuch (Emlyn below the River Cuch
), with the addition of the Cemais
parish
of Llantood. The area of the commote was about 106 km2: that of the hundred was 113 km2.
It was under the control of the medieval borough
of Cilgerran
. It was occupied by the Normans in the 12th century, and made part of the March
, but remained exclusively Welsh-speaking. In addition to Cilgerran Castle
, the Normans also constructed at least one other castle in the commote: Castell Chrychydd in Clydau
.
The commote comprised the parishes of Bridell
, Cilgerran, Clydau, Capel Colman , Llanfihangel Penbedw, Manordeifi
and Penrydd, and the western part of Cilrhedyn
.
Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire is a county in the south west of Wales. It borders Carmarthenshire to the east and Ceredigion to the north east. The county town is Haverfordwest where Pembrokeshire County Council is headquartered....
, Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
. It was formed by the Act of Union
Laws in Wales Acts 1535-1542
The Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542 were parliamentary measures by which the legal system of Wales was annexed to England and the norms of English administration introduced. The intention was to create a single state and a single legal jurisdiction; frequently referred to as England and Wales...
of 1536 from the commote of the pre-Norman cantref of Emlyn
Emlyn
Emlyn was one of the seven cantrefi of Dyfed, an ancient district of Wales. It subsequently became part of Deheubarth in around 950. It consisted of the northern part of Dyfed bordering on the River Teifi...
that is in Pembrokeshire and is otherwise called in Welsh
Welsh language
Welsh is a member of the Brythonic branch of the Celtic languages spoken natively in Wales, by some along the Welsh border in England, and in Y Wladfa...
Emlyn Is Cuch (Emlyn below the River Cuch
Afon Cych
Afon Cych is a small river tributary to the River Teifi in south-west Wales. Its "official" source is at Blaencych . It flows north-westwards through a deep, wooded, secluded valley, and joins the River Teifi at Abercych . Its total length is 13 km...
), with the addition of the Cemais
Cemais (Dyfed cantref)
thumb|200px|right|Ancient Dyfed showing the cantref of Cemais and its commotesthumb|200px|right|Pembrokeshire showing the hundred of CemaisCemais was a cantref of Dyfed, and now part of Pembrokeshire, Wales...
parish
Civil parish
In England, a civil parish is a territorial designation and, where they are found, the lowest tier of local government below districts and counties...
of Llantood. The area of the commote was about 106 km2: that of the hundred was 113 km2.
It was under the control of the medieval borough
Borough
A borough is an administrative division in various countries. In principle, the term borough designates a self-governing township although, in practice, official use of the term varies widely....
of Cilgerran
Cilgerran
Cilgerran is a town in the Hundred of Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, lying on the River Teifi. It is the site of Cilgerran Castle, built in 1100, from which Owain of Powys is said to have abducted Nest in 1109. It is first mentioned by name in 1164...
. It was occupied by the Normans in the 12th century, and made part of the March
Welsh Marches
The Welsh Marches is a term which, in modern usage, denotes an imprecisely defined area along and around the border between England and Wales in the United Kingdom. The precise meaning of the term has varied at different periods...
, but remained exclusively Welsh-speaking. In addition to Cilgerran Castle
Cilgerran Castle
Cilgerran Castle is a 13th-century ruined castle located in Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales, near Cardigan.The castle is a National Trust property, in the guardianship of Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments Executive Agency....
, the Normans also constructed at least one other castle in the commote: Castell Chrychydd in Clydau
Clydau
Clydau is a village, parish and community in the Hundred of Cilgerran, Pembrokeshire, Wales. The village is a small group of houses around the parish church, 8 km southwest of Newcastle Emlyn and 13 km southeast of Cardigan...
.
The commote comprised the parishes of Bridell
Bridell
thumb|250 px|right|The [[parish church]] of St. David, BridellBridell is a village and parish in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated in the north of the county, 4 km south of Cardigan. The parish includes the village of Pen-y-bryn . Together with the parishes of Cilgerran and Llantood, it...
, Cilgerran, Clydau, Capel Colman , Llanfihangel Penbedw, Manordeifi
Manordeifi
Manordeifi is a parish and community in the hundred of Kilgerran, in the northeast corner of Pembrokeshire, Wales. The population of the community was 478. Together with the community of Cilgerran, it makes up Cilgerran electoral ward....
and Penrydd, and the western part of Cilrhedyn
Cilrhedyn (Dyfed parish)
Cilrhedyn is a hamlet and parish in the counties of Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is situated in the hill country to the south of the Teifi valley. The Afon Cych divides it into two unequal parts: West Cilrhedyn, Pembrokeshire and East Cilrhedyn, Carmarthenshire. The parish church...
.