PWLLCROCHAN

"PWLLCROCHAN, a parish in the hundred of Castlemartin, county Pembroke, 4 miles W. of Pembroke, its post town, and 2 from Milford. The village, which is small, is situated on Milford Haven. The living is a rectory* in the diocese of St. David's, value £200. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, was built in 1342, by the Rev. R. Beneger, whose tomb it contains. The parochial charities produce about £12 per annum, which goes to Mear's school."

"POPTON, a hamlet in the parish of Pwllcrochan, county Pembroke, 1 mile S. of Milford. It is situated on the shore of Milford Haven. A large fort has been lately completed on Popton Point, and comprises an immense powder-magazine and barracks for 8 artillery officers and 200 to 300 men."

[Transcribed from The National Gazetteer of Great Britain and Ireland 1868]
by Colin Hinson ©2018