Medieval Cowbridge & Its Charters
On 13 March 1254, Cowbridge received its first borough charter from Richard de Clare, the Lord of Glamorgan, De Clare was one of the most powerful barons of the day, having huge estates stretching across South Wales and southern and eastern England.
From 1243 he was actively extending his authority in Glamorgan; in 1245 he seized the manors of Llanblethian and Talyfan from Richard Siward, and the lordships of Miskin and Glynrhondda from Hywel ap Maredudd. In Llanblethian he founded the town of Cowbridge and in Miskin he founded the castle and town of Llantrisant.
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