National Library of Wales - local literature

References to 'Resolven'

Records (donated by S.L. Beaumont) of the Trimsaran Coal, Iron and Steel Co. Ltd, the Ynisarwed Resolven Colliery Co. Ltd., and the Yniscedwyn Iron, Steel and Coal Co. Ltd, 1837-76. Schedule (1948), 25pp.

Papers of David Daniel Herbert of Resolven (1905-59), local historian, including material on the history and literary history of the Resolven area, some of it archival material collected by him. AR 1964-65, p.30; 1965-66, pp.32-3. Also Maps.

Manuscripts and records collected by John Jenkins of Resolven (d.1953), mineral surveyor and antiquary. Include records of the manor of Neath Ultra and Cilybebyll, 1632-1831; deeds, largely relating to mineral rights, cos Glamorgan and Brecon, 1546-1886; and literary manuscripts, including some owned by Philip Williams of Plas Dyffryn Clydach (d. 1717). Schedules (1955, manuscripts and documents), 67pp.; (1955, printed books, maps etc), 22pp. Also Maps. AR 1954-55, pp.28-30.

Family and estate records of Edwards-Vaughan of Rheola, Resolven, co. Glamorgan, 1483-1929, mainly late 18th-20th cent., including industrial records. AR 1964-65, pp.24-5

Resolven references at the National Library of Wales [Last Updated : 19 Sept 2002 - Gareth Hicks]