Scope and Content

Papers relating to Llanfachreth parish and St Machreth parish church, Merionethshire, 1881-1979, including administrative records, 1902-1975; papers relating to parochial matters, [1910]-1964; an Ecclesiastical Court presentment, 1897; forms of prayer and other items, 1914-1918, 1964; financial records, 1889-1974, including accounts, 1889-1922, 1974, bills and receipts, 1903-1922, papers relating to Church repairs, 1961-1974, and insurance records, 1904-1922; education records, 1901-1970, including papers relating to Llanfachreth School, 1901-1904, 1961-1970, and Cwm National School, 1903-1904; tithe records, 1881-1922; and miscellaneous letters, 1898-1979.

Administrative / Biographical History

St Machreth Church is the parish church of Llanfachreth, Merionethshire. The parish is part of the Diocese of Bangor. The church was involved in the management of Llanfachreth School and Cwm National School.

Arrangement

Arranged into the following: administration; Church possessions; parochial matters; Ecclesiastical Court; prayer and service; finance; education; Llanfachreth School; Cwm National School; playing field; tithe; and miscellaneous.

Access Information

No restrictions

Note

Compiled by Rhys Jones for the ANW project. The following source was used in the compilation of this description: Meirionnydd Archives, Papurau Plwy Llanfachreth Papers, catalogue.

Other Finding Aids

Hard copies of the catalogue are available at Meirionnydd Archives and the National Library of Wales.

Conditions Governing Use

Usual copyright regulations apply

Appraisal Information

All records have been retained

Accruals

Accruals are not expected

Related Material

Further records of the Parish incumbent are in Meirionnydd Archives, Z/PE/22. Records of Llanfachreth Parish Council are in Meirionnydd Archives, P/11.

Geographical Names