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Llanfihangel y Creuddyn is an ancient parish in the upper division of the hundred of Ilar, Ceredigion, West Wales, 7 miles south east from Aberystwyth, on the road to Rhayader, comprising the chapelry of Eglwys Newydd, or Llanfihangel y Creuddyn Uchaf, and the township of Llanfihangel y Creuddyn Isaf. It was also known as Lower Llanfihangel y Creuddyn, Lower Llanfihangel y Croyddin and Lower Llanfihangel y Croyddyn. This parish is situated on the rivers Ystwyth, Mynach and Rheidol and intersected by various other streams. An ancient parish was a village or group of villages or hamlets and the adjacent lands. Originally they held ecclesiastical functions, but from the sixteenth century onwards they also acquired civil roles. The parish may have been established as an ecclesiastical parish. Originally a medieval administrative unit, after 1597 ecclesiastical units acquired civil functions with the Elizabethan Poor Laws, which made the parishes responsible for welfare. The civil function was exercised through vestry meetings which administered the Poor Law and were responsible for local roads and bridges.

As you wander through the narrow streets of Llanfihangel-y-creuddyn, you will be transported back in time to a bygone era of quaint cottages, historic churches, and idyllic gardens. The village's most notable landmark is the St. Michael's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and boasts stunning Gothic architecture and intricate stone carvings.

Beyond its rich history, Llanfihangel-y-creuddyn also offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventure and exploration. With miles of scenic hiking trails, cycling routes, and bridleways crisscrossing the surrounding countryside, you can spend hours exploring the area's natural beauty and soaking up the peaceful atmosphere.