| Clwyd Family History Society - Church Photographs |
| Llandrillo yn Rhos - St. Trillo |
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| Ordnance Survey reference SH 832806 |
| Clwyd Family History Society - Church Photographs |
| Llandrillo yn Rhos - St. Trillo |
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| Ordnance Survey reference SH 832806 |
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The ancient parish of Llandrillo yn Rhos lies in the extreme north-west corner of Denbighshire. It originally contained the townships of Eirias, Colwyn, Rhiw, Cilgwyn, Llwyd Coed, Mochdre, and Dinerth (also spelled Dinarth). It was bounded on the east by Llysfaen parish, on the west by Llangwstenin and Eglwysrhos parishes (in Caernarfonshire), and on the north by the sea. Until 1924, the parish of Llysfaen and the adjacent township of Eirias formed a detached portion of Caernarfonshire, within Denbighshire. There was also a detached portion of Eirias township in the extreme north-west corner of the parish. The parish of Colwyn was created in 1844, Colwyn Bay in 1893, and Brynymaen in 1900. Most of the township of Cilgwyn was transferred to the parish of Llanelian. St. Trillo's church was mentioned in the Norwich Taxation of 1254. It was whitewashed, to serve as a landmark for ships at sea. The church was restored in 1857, further work being done in 1873 and 1898. The church was in Denbighshire until 1974; and in Clwyd from 1974 until 1996. It is now in Conwy County Borough. For "family history" information about the church and parish, click on the GENUKI link at the top of this page. |
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