MapNames of PlacesCounty Number of Miles FromDist.
Lond.		Popul
ation.
11Abbotshamm.t.& paDevonBideford2Torrington7Barnstaple10204386
44Abbotside,H.&Low paN.R. YorkAskrigg0Middleham7Richmond12208762
34Abbotts IslepaSomersetIlminster4Ilchester11Taunton10133380
11Abbotts KerswellpaDevonNewton Bush2Totness7Torquay6189442
18Abbotts Langley[A] paHertsSt. Albans4Watford4Hemel Hemp6171980
34Abbots LeighpaSomersetBristol3Bedminster3Keynsham9116360
15AbbotsleypaHuntsSt. Neots4Huntingdon12Potton458369
42Abbots MortonpaWorcesterEvesham4Alcester8Pershore699236
12Abbots StokepaDorsetBeaminster3Crewkerne10 Bridport6143587
16AbbotstonpaHantsAlresford4Basingstoke 12Winchester9 57248
33AbdonpaSalopLudlow9Bridgenorth 11 Ch. Stretton9 153170
53Abenbury FechamtoFlintshireWrexham4Chester10Mold7187111
52Abenbury VawrtoDenbighWrexham3Llangollen12Mold8187214
50Aber[B]paCaernavonBangor6Aberconway9Caernarvon15240552
51AberaerontoCardiganAberystwith 17Lampeter14Cardigan23208...
51Aberarthvil & paCardiganLampeter14Aberystwith 14Tregaron13222976
56Aber BechantoMontgomeryNewtown2Montgomery7Welsh Pool11178...
52AbercwhilertoDenbighDenbigh4St. Asaph3Caerwys4208487
54Aberavon [C]bo. & paGlamorganNeath6Bridgend14Swansea11192572
48AberbaidonamBrecknockAbergavenny5Crickhowel3Brecon141481781
50Aberconway [D]m.t.CaernarvonBangor15Llanrwst12Caernarvon 24 236 1245

[A] ABBOTTS LANGLEY. Before the Conquest, and till the dissolution of the monasteries, this place was in the possession of the abbots of St. Albans. About the time of Henry I., Nicholas Breakspear, Englishman made Pope. a native of this place, was advanced to the rank of cardinal, and at length became pope, by the title of Adrian IV.; being the only Englishman that ever attained that dignity. He died, not without suspicion of poison, in 1158.

[B] ABER (which signifies the mouth of a river, port, or harbour) is situated on the river Gwyngregyr, which here discharges itself into the Irish Sea. The native Welsh princes had a palace at this place, some remains of which are shewn as the residence of Llewelyn ap Ferry to Anglesea. Griffith. It is one of the ferries to Anglesea, and a convenient place from which to visit the formidable Penmaen Mawr mountain. The passage from hence across the Laven Sands to Beaumaris is by no means safe, as the sands frequently shift; but the large bell of this Laven sands dangerous. The bell constantly tolled in foggy weather. village is constantly rung in foggy weather, in the hope that its sound may serve to direct those whom imperious necessity obliges to cross under all disadvantages. Two miles from this pleasing village, following the banks of the stream, which flows through highly picturesque scenery, there is a most romantic glen, and a very fine waterfall; the upper part Romantic glen, and waterfall. of this cataract is sometimes broken into three or four divisions, by the rugged force of the impending cliff, but the lower one forms a broad sheet, and descends about sixty feet, in a very grand style.

Mail arrives 3.15 A.M., departs 9.32 P.M.—Inn, Bull.

[C] ABERAVON is situated at the mouth of the river Avon, on Swansea Bay, and has a harbour for small vessels. Although no charter exists for a market, one has been held here, more than a century past. There is a ridiculous belief, amongst the people of this place, that every Christmas Day, and that day alone, a large salmon presents himself Singular account of a Salmon. in the river, and allows himself to be caught and handled by any one who chooses; but it would be considered an act of impiety to detain him.

Fair, April 30.

[D] ABERCONWAY is an ancient fortified town, beautifully situated upon the estuary of the river Conway. The town is nearly of a triangular shape, and is thought by some to have been the Conovium of The Conovium of the Romans. the Romans. The annals of this place commence no earlier than with the history of its castle, which was erected in 1284, by command of Edward I., as a security against the insurrections of the Welsh. Soon after its erection, the royal founder was besieged in it, and the garrison almost reduced by famine to surrender, when they were extricated by the arrival of a fleet with provision. At the commencement of the civil wars, it was garrisoned on behalf of the king, by Dr. John Williams, Archbishop of York. In 1645 he gave the government of the castle to his nephew, William Hookes. Two years after, Prince Rupert superseded the Archbishop in the command of North Wales. He endeavoured to obtain redress from the king, but failed. Enraged at this injury, he joined Mytton, and assisted in the reduction of the place. The town was taken by storm, August 15, 1646, but the castle did not Town taken by storm, in 1646. surrender till November 10. This fortress remained in tranquillity till a grant was made of it, by King Charles, to the Earl of Conway and Kilulta; when he had scarcely obtained possession, before he ordered an agent to remove the timber, iron, lead, and other materials. It was held on lease, by Owen Holland, Esq. from the crown, at an annual rent of six shillings and eightpence, and a dish of fish to Lord Holland, as Curious tenure—6s. 8d. and a dish of fish. often as he passed through the town. Thus, unprotected, it has suffered material injuries from wind and weather, and is reduced to a state of rapid decay. The ruins are remarkably picturesque, and very extensive. The town was surrounded by high massive walls, twelve feet thick, strengthened at intervals by twenty-four circular and semi-circular towers; these, with the four principal gateways, remain in tolerable preservation. There are scarcely any remains of the Cistercian Cistercian Abbey, founded by Llewelyn ap Jorwerth in 1185. Abbey, founded by Llewelyn ap Jorwerth, in 1185. The church contains a few modern monuments, belonging to the family of the Wynnes, formerly of this place. The font appears ancient; it is composed of black marble, curiously carved, and supported by a cluster of pilasters, standing upon a pedestal. In Castle Street is a very old house, called the college, which has a singular window, decorated with several coats of arms of the Stanley family. A day school is also kept in an ancient mansion, called Plas Mawr, situated near the market place, which was erected in 1585, by Robert Wynne, Esq. of Gwyder. The river Conway rises out of Llyn Conway, at the south extremity of the county, in the mountains of Penmachno. The ferry is of importance, as it lies upon one of the great roads from London to Ireland, but is justly considered a dangerous The ferry considered dangerous; loss of the Irish mail and 14 passengers, in 1806. passage, and many are the accidents which have occurred. On Christmas Day, 1806, the boat conveying the Irish mail coach, was lost, and all the passengers, including the coachman and guard, were drowned, except two. At the Ferry-house a noble bay is formed where the tide enters the river. In this view, indeed, there are all the ingredients of a sublime and beautiful landscape. Few rivers, in England or Wales, in so short a course as twenty-nine miles, present so great a variety of beautiful scenery. Below Luna Hall, the falls of the Conway exhibit Falls of the Conway present a noble cataract, shooting from a solid rock. a noble cataract, about fifty feet; the stream of water, shooting directly from one aperture in the solid rock to a considerable distance, descends into a rocky basin, surrounded by hanging woods. One mile below this town, at Trefriw, the river becomes navigable, and contributes to the supply of the surrounding county. In Conway town there still exists Pearl fishery and suspension bridge. a pearl fishery, and a chain suspension bridge has been recently erected in lieu of a dangerous ferry. The vale of Conway teems with interesting objects. Upon the west side is the abrupt termination of the Snowdon chain, down the declivities of which, through innumerable chasms, fissures, and channels, rush the superfluous waters of the lakes above, to mingle with the parent ocean. The principal employment of the poor, in this neighbourhood, is gathering the different species of fuci, commonly Manufactory of barilla. called sea-wreck, thrown up by the tide, or growing upon the breakers. This wreck they put into a kind of square fireplace, made upon the sand, and heat it till it becomes a liquid and forms a cake; when further baked or burnt it resembles cinders, and is called barilla or impure fossil alkali; in this state it is sold to manufacturers of soap and glass.

Market, Friday.—Fairs, March 26, April 30, June 20, August 19, September 16, October 20, and November 15.—Inns, Harp, Bull's Head, and White Lien.—Mail arrives 2 A.M., departs 10¾ P.M.

MapNames of PlacesCounty Number of Miles FromDist.
Lond.		Popul
ation.
54Aberdare[A]paGlamorgMer. Tydvil6Bridgend18Brecon201823961
50AberdaronpaCaernarvonPwllheli16Nevin16Bardsey Isle52581389
54Aberddaw, EasthamGlamorgCowbridge5Bridgend10Llandaff12179...
55AberdyfitoMerionAberystwith9Towyn5Machynlleth9217...
58Aberedwy[B]paRadnorBuilth4Hay12Radnor13169344
56AbererchpaCaernarvonPwllheli3Crickieth8Nevin82341365
45Aberford[C]m.t. & paW.R. YorkTadcaster6Leeds8Ferry Bridge9186925
47AberffrawpaAngleseaBangor17Newborough6Holyhead122581367
26Abergavenny[D]m.t. & paMonmouthMonmouth17Crickhowell7Usk91454230

[A] ABERDARE. Fairs, for cattle, April 19, Whit-Monday, November 14.