In 1761, he became
curate at
Caerwys, remaining there even after being appointed to the parish of
Nannerch in 1774. In 1778, Lloyd became rector of Caerwys (the living at Nannerch having been given to someone else) and he then remained in Caerwys for the rest of his life.. In addition to his church duties, Lloyd had an interest in scholarship. He helped to prepare the
Myvyrian Archaiology and was acknowledged by
Thomas Pennant in the preface to his
Tours of Wales as "my worthy and constant attendant in all my excursions". == Personal life ==