Llanon History
Llanon history, archaeology and antiquities. Is a historic village in Ceredigion, West Wales. Situated on the Cardigan Bay coastline, between Llanrhystud and Aberarth. Towards the sea you find the historic hamlet of Llansanffraid.
Llanon History Llanon Museum Cottage is a rare example of a typical 18th century Ceredigion cottage.  The Hall, Llanon, a 16th century building. Also the earliest known example of a chimneyed house in Ceredigion. |
Since 1909 the Ceredigion Historical Society has published articles written about the archaeology, antiquities and history of Ceredigion, many of the articles are about Llanon history.
1. History
Llanon Museum Cottage is a rare example of a typical 18th century Ceredigion cottage.
The Hall (Y Neuadd), is thought to be Tudor in date from around the 16th century.
2. Index
- Llan-non, ili:129,1 1,153
- blacksmith, vi:99,100
- dialect
- see Llan-non : tafodiaeth
- emigration
- see Llan-non : ymfudo
- fair, iii:127;ix:369
- fulling mill, vi:108
- Rebecca riots at, v-.270
- St. Non’s church, iii:126,130
- schools
- grammar, ix:199
- private, ii:151
- settlement patterns, x:115-16
- smuggling, iv-.332
- tafodiaeth, ix:181,182,183,184
- turnpike gate, iii:130,134
- woollen mill, vi:111
- ymfudo, ii:167,229
- Llan-non, gwestfa, iii:274
3. Illustrations
- Hafodydd and Lluestydd above Llan-non, 1846, ix:22fig. 11
- Llan-non. A traditional Cardiganshire cottage in, viii:323 fig.5
4. Education
- schools
- grammar, ix:199
- private, ii:151
5. Industry
- blacksmith, vi:99,100
- fulling mill, vi:108
- woollen mill, vi:111
6. Seafaring
- smuggling, iv-.332
7. Religion
- St. Non’s church, iii:126,130
8. Map
9. Gallery
10. External links
- Coflein, discover the archaeology, historic buildings and monuments of Llanon
- Historic Place Names, learn about the field names and house names in the community of Llanon
- A Pint of History, read about the history of Ceredigion pub’s, inn’s and local taverns of Llanon
- People’s Collection Wales, share your stories, memories and photographs of Llanon
Some ideas to share your Stories below!
Have a memory and your not sure what to write? We have made it easy with some prompts and ideas, just think about this place and the importance its had in your life and ask yourself:
- What are my personal memories of living here?
- How has it developed and shops changed over the years?
- Do you have a story about the beach, community, its people and history?
- Tell us how it feels, seeing photographs and images of this place again?
- Tell us your favourite memories about this place?
The aim of the Ceredigion Historical Society is to preserve, record and promote the study of the archaeology, antiquities and history of Ceredigion. That objective has remained the same since the foundation of the Society in 1909, though its name was changed from Ceredigion Antiquarian Society to the Ceredigion Historical Society in 2002.
| See: Index | Towns in Ceredigion | Villages in Ceredigion | Historic Sites in Ceredigion |
Please share your memories of the village and any local history facts about the village of Llanon, that may be of interest to others!