Cowbridge and the Vale Website
Welcome to the Cowbridge and Vale website. Cowbridge is situated in the heart of the Vale of Glamorgan.
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.
Penlline Website
This is maintained by the Craig and Penlline Resident’s Association, and includes information about the Penlline Wells project - a listed ‘building’ which appears in the booklet on the Millennium walk through the Vale
Cowbridge & Vale of Glamorgan BBC Website
Part of the local BBC website for South East Wales - news, views and information, including an opportunity to have your say about local life.
Click here to visit the BBC Cowbridge & Vale Website
Garden of Cardiff
Visit the Garden of Cardiff Website with plenty of information on things to do and see within the Vale of Glamorgan
Cardiff on the Web
If you want to know what to do, where to eat, drink, shop and sleep in Cardiff, then our online guide has everything you need to know. What’s more, we bring you local businesses, online dating, cars for sale, property databasess and local events.
Click here to visit the website
Data Wales Index & Search
These maps were drawn to help our American visitors who might be engaged in researching their roots. The maps are not highly detailed, they were designed to download quickly and to answer the needs of a typical visitor. This isn’t the Ordnance Survey!
Data Wales - Welsh Reference Site
This site will definately help you with those school projects, plenty of valuable information about Wales together with informative maps.
Click here to view the website
Llantwit Major Information
Llantwit Major, or Llanilltud Fawr, is a small Town along the Heritage Coast in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It is situated about 20 miles South-West of Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It is an historic town with many hidden features and scenic areas.
This site exists to inform residents and visitors to Llantwit Major of the ghost stories, local businesses, local scenery, transport, places to visit, history and the beach. Enter now and trace your long lost friends & family, send e-cards, find speed camera locations and reserve accommodation.
Cardiff on the Web
If you want to know what to do, where to eat, drink, shop and sleep in Cardiff, then our online guide has everything you need to know. What’s more, we bring you local businesses, online dating, cars for sale, property databasess and local events.
Click here to visit the website
Geneology Cowbridge
This study is undertaken by many people out of interest in their personal and family origins. As a hobby it can become pleasantly addictive, at least to the person concerned. However the study is also undertaken professionally, not just in order to provide a commercial service that can be used by people who are seeking help in researching their origins, but also for very serious legal and financial reasons.
Click here for more information on Welsh Genealogy
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My Weather
- Temperature: 13°C
- Wind: W at 13 km/h
- Barometer: 1014 hPa
- Sunrise: 4:58 am GMT
- Sunset: 8:07 pm GMT
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