[98c] Supposed to be Tal y Foel, as it is now called.
[103] The word Bala, with regard to a lake, seems to convey the same meaning as Aber, when applied to a river, viz. its embouchure.
[108] David Thomas, the Welsh Bard, better known by the name of Dafydd Ddu o Eryri, has taken a house in this Parish, as he intends to quit his present habitation in the Parish of Llandwrog, (where he has resided some time) about April next. We cannot omit this opportunity of noticing this favoured Son of the Awen, (Muse) who is generally considered as the first Welsh Bard now living; and is another instance of what may be achieved by great talents, and a strong natural genius, though unassisted by the advantages of education.
[126] A conjecture, partly founded on tradition, attributes the erection of this fortress to Pardarn Beisrydd, son of Idawl; as we are informed to Mr. Pennant.
[128a] Rhodri Mawr, the son of Merfyn Vrych, Prince of Wales, A.D. 843.
[128b] Rhun ap Maelgwn, A.D. 585.
[131] It was reported that the Bard had perished on the Cardiganshire Hills.
[133] Here we have the testimony of Leland, that Wyddfa is Snowdon, and Creigiau Ryri Rocks were the Forest of Snowdon, which comprehended nearly the whole County.
[149] The Devil’s Bridge is near Hafod, in Cardiganshire, twelve miles from Aberystwith.
[159] Supposed to be derived either from Gafl, pl. Geifl, Forks; or from Yr Ufel, Fire, from the circumstance of their having been made use of as signal posts, and been lighted on them for that purpose.