[2] The name 'Lledrod' is a contraction of Llanfihangel-Lledrod, which derives from Llanfihangel Llether-troed,[3] meaning 'the church of St Michael at the foot of the slope'.

[4] The 'llan' element of Llanfihangel-Lledrod suggests that the parish church was established in the early medieval period.

The nature of the settlement prior to the 18th century remains obscure, but by 1610 it was significant enough to be included on John Speed's map of Cardiganshire.

The 'llan' element of the village's original name suggests that the church was founded in the early medieval period.

The nearest alternative school is Ysgol Gynradd Llanilar, or Rhos y Wlad in Bronant.