A little more than sixty years ago, the Rev. James Bevan, of
Glamorganshire, died at St. Levan. This gentleman lived amongst his
parishioners, and served as curate in the two western parishes, nearly
half a century. Old folks of the West always speak with great respect
of this venerable clergyman and his family, who were regarded by the
people with as much affection as if they had been their near relatives.
A handsome tablet has recently been erected to the memory of this
gentleman in St. Levan church, as also one to Miss Thomazine Dennis.
This lady was born at Sawah, and noted for her literary and scientific
acquirements, which were the more notable in one brought up in that
remote part of the world. We hope these memorials, and many other
objects of interest in the remarkable old church, will long remain
undisturbed in spite of the contemplated destruction of one of the most
interesting monuments of ecclesiastical architecture to be found in the
county, and which is hallowed by traditions dear to the people who
properly belong to the place.