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Groesfaen in the Parish of Llantrisant

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"Groes-faen is a village approximately three miles south of Llantrisant in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf.The village was originated as a hamlet in the 1860s near a trade route from Cowbridge to Cardiff." wikipedia

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Cemeteries

The Glamorgan Family History Society have produced a set of microfiche containing Monumental Inscriptions for the following burial grounds :-

  • Church of St. David
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Church History

Groesfaen Babel Chapel, early 20th century, view from across the road - on the People's Collection Wales site

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Church Records

For full and up-to-date details of their holdings see the sites of Glamorgan Record Office and/or West Glamorgan Archives

The church is dedicated to St. David, is in the Benefice of Pentyrch, and the diocese of Llandaff. Details of the present incumbent of this benefice can be found at the Church in Wales website. The church can be located at grid reference ST072808.

Anglican Parish Registers
BaptismsMarriagesBurialsBannsBishops Transcripts
No Registers have been deposited yet
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Description & Travel

Various items - on the People's Collection Wales site

  • Road Through Groesfaen to Pontyclun nd
  • Residential street in Groesfaen, near Pontyclun, with corner shop at the fore. Date unknown.
You can see pictures of Groesfaen in the Parish of Llantrisant which are provided by:

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Gazetteers

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Maps

You can see maps centred on OS grid reference ST069811 (Lat/Lon: 51.521117, -3.343254), Groesfaen in the Parish of Llantrisant which are provided by: