Llangatuen, Carmarthenshire

Description
Llangatuen, a village and a parish in Carmarthenshire. The village stands on the river Towy, 3 1/2 miles W of Llan-dilo-fawr. Post town, Llandilo (R.S.O.) The parish contains also the hamlets of Berthlwyd, Brynhafod, Dryslwyn, Allty-gar, Tregynin, Llan Blaenynis, Cwmysgifarowg, Ysgwyn, and Mountain. Acreage, 5609 ; population, 750. Al er 1/2lasney and Cwrt Henry are chief residences. Dryslwyn Castle was a fortified place, erected in the time of Edward I. by one of the princes of the house of Dynevor; stood on the summit of a great hill projecting into the valley of the Towy, and is now represented by extensive earthworks, ivy-covered walls, and a tower. Grongar Hill possesses interest in connection with verses of the poet Dyer. Limestone and lead ore are found. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of St David's; net value, £130 with residence. Patron, the Bishop oi. St David's. The church is dedicated to St Cathan, is ancient, and contains a monument to Bishop Rudd.