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Pentyrch

"PENTYRCH, or, PANT YR YCH, i. e., The Ox's Vale, in the Cwmwd of Meisgyn, Cantref of Penythen (now called the Hundred of Miskin), County of GLAMORGAN, South Wales: a discharged Vicarage valued in the King's Books at £8..3..1 1/2: Patrons, The Bishop and Chapter of Llandaff: Church dedicated to St. Cadog. The Resident Population of this Parish, in 1801, was 470. The Money raised by the Parish Rates, in 1803, was, £324..17..6 1/4. It is 6 m. W. N. W. from Caerdiff. This Parish contains about 1500 acres of Land: and abounds with good Coal. According to the Diocesan Report, in 1809, the yearly value of this Benefice, arising from Augmentation, and Tythes, was £94. "
From: A Topographical Dictionary of The Dominion of Wales by Nicholas Carlisle, London, 1811.

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History Maps Military History Population Public Records Schools Societies

Bibliography

Here is a substantial reading list of books which relate to Glamorgan, either county or parish.

Cemeteries

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

• Parish Church of St. Catwg
• Bronllwyn Independant
• Horeb Presbyterian
• Penuel Welsh Baptist

Church History

Chapels Database  - a  list of all known non-conformist chapels or other non-Anglican religions in the parish

Church Records

The church is dedicated to St. Catwg, 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 ST103817.

A transcription of the registers is available from the Glamorgan Family History Society for the years: Baptisms, 1678-1868, Marriages, 1695-1845, Burials, 1695-1868.

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales for the following;

• Pentyrch Ecclesiastical Parish records    " ............  including registers of baptisms, 1678-1868; marriages, 1695-1946; burials, 1695-1853; banns, 1813-1895; licences, 1952-1953; records relating to: property, 1890-1940; churchwardens, 1824-1961; parochial church council; 1907-1954; charitable trusts, 1952-1963; miscellaneous records, c1890-1951"

The following Religious Institutions are covered in the Mormon International Genealogical Index (IGI) :-

• Pentyrch, St. Catwg - Christenings (BT's), 1823-1874

Description and Travel

Places, villages, farms etc within Pentyrch parish as shown on the parish map on the CD of  Historic Parishes of England and Wales: an Electronic Map of Boundaries before 1850 with a Gazetteer and Metadata [computer file]. (Kain, R.J.P., Oliver, R.R.). (Extracted by Jean Gilson)

• Pentyrch (128) :  Cae-yr-arfau; Castell-y-mynach [historical site]; Cefn-Colstin; Coed Hendre-ysguthan; Creigiau; Cwrt-y-carnau; Garth Hill; Garth Wood; Graig; Groes-faen; Gwaelod-y-garth; GWR Rhymney Branch;  Llwyn-y-brain; Llwyn-y-milwas; Llwyn-yr-eos; Maes-mawr; Mid Ty-mawr; Pant-y-gored; Pant-tawel; Pen-llwyn; Pen-twyn; Pen-y-garn; Pentyrch; Soar; Tregarth; Ty-newydd; Ty'n-y-coed; Tyle-Morris

Description of parish from A Topographical Dictionary of Wales (1833) by Samuel Lewis

Welcome to Pentyrch

Pentyrch Community Council

Pentyrch - on Wikipedia

Directories

Transcript of complete name listing for Whitchurch, with the parishes and villages of Lisvane, Llanishen, Pentyrch, Tongwynlais, Taff's Well and Walnut Tree Bridge, from Slaters Directory for 1880.

History

Pentyrch and District Local History Society . They have published Pentyrch, Creigiau and Gwaelodygarth. Over 200 photographs with appropriate accompanying text depicting life and activities in earlier years. And have an ongoing series called The Garth Domain full information on a wide range of subjects.

The Manor of Pentyrch - from Cardiff Records, Volume II, Chapter I  NOTES ON THE MANORS OF THE CARDIFF DISTRICT . Transcribed by Pat Sewell

Maps

Military History

Pentyrch War Memorial - on Ray Westlake's site

Population

The Population of Pentyrch was as follows, and a more detailed breakdown is available.

Public Records

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales for the following;

• Pentyrch Civil Parish records         " ......... comprising Castle and Garth overseer's account books, 1821-1837; Castle hamlet highway surveyor's rate books, 1846-1858; Garth hamlet highway surveyor's rate books, 1837-1880; Castle and Garth hamlets highway surveyor's account book, 1862-1879; Castle and Garth hamlets assistant overseer's rate books, 1837-1850; Castle hamlet assistant overseer's rate books, 1838-1848; Garth hamlet assistant overseer's rate books, 1838-1847; special expenses rate, receipt and payment, 1897-1919; lighting and watching committee rate book, 1897-1921; assistant overseers rate books, 1919-1925; vestry minutes book, 1851-1885; parish council minutes books, 1903-1934; parish council letter book, 1895-1898; parish council receipts and payment book, 1895-1928; parish council contribution order book, 1895-1903; parish council declaration of parish councillors, 1894-1921; Glamorgan Water Board deposited plan, 1908; Barry Urban District Council waterworks deposited plans, 1912; highway surveyor's account books, 1836-1855; highway surveyor's receipt and payment books, 1879-1883; parish council minutes book, 1935-1940; receipt and payment books, 1857-1927; assistant overseer's rate books, 1850-1926; tithe plan and apportionment, 1840; vestry minutes book, 1851-1953; vestry and parish council minutes books, 1885-1972; receipt and payment books, 1913-1964; financial statement of receipts of payments, 1952-1963; Cardiff Union Pentyrch Parish valuation lists, 1889-1910; Cardiff Union Pentyrch Parish collecting and deposit book, 1876-1878; register of footpaths, c1903-1913; parish councillors declaration book, 1922-1970; Pentyrch Community Council minutes books, 1972-2001; Community Link Magazine, 1977-1999; miscellaneous records, 1897-1937"

Schools

Details of extant records on Archives Network Wales for the following;

• Pentyrch School Board records         ".......... comprising of minute books, 1880-1903; ledger, 1902-1903; attendance officer's reports, 1882-1886"

Societies

Pentyrch and District Local History Society

Hamlets, Towns and Villages

Pentyrch

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