Place names in Glamorgan
Which have alternative spellings or have changed completely
The original list was of Welsh place names with their English equivalents (not direct translations necessarily) - and some obscure names
This had been revised and updated by Richard Morgan in 2004; it has no sources shown [but probably some at least based on [PRW]]
That original list has now been extended to include other place names which have changed in some way over time, these later additions are indicated by an * and are simply shown as alternatives without reference to which version is current - use your browser's Find facility to search both columns.
Some of the entries from C19th Topographical Dictionaries may look a bit 'Anglicised 'but are included either because they suggest the original origin or may be the name version being looked for.
The list doesn't include minor spelling variations, a single L for LL or those caused by use of the English K for C. or V for F.
Sources/Further References to place names
- Deric John [DJ]
- A Gazetteer of Welsh Place-Names by Elwyn Davies [Davies]
- The Place-Names of Wales by Hywel Wyn Owen [Owen]
- Parish Registers of Wales NLW [PRW]
- A Topographical Dictionary of Wales by Samuel [Lewis] 1833 (on Genuki) [Lewis]
- A Topographical Dictionary of The Dominion of Wales by Nicholas Carlisle, London, 1811. [Carlisle]
- West Glamorgan Archive Service for an extensive list of place names in West Glamorgan
- Glossary of Welsh Place Name Elements - on John Ball's site
- There is a list of place names in Glamorgan and their parishes on this site
Welsh or Alternative 1* |
English or Alternative 2* |
Parish | Source/Comments |
Aberafan | Aberavon | Aberavon | |
Aberbargod | Aberbargoed | Gelligaer | |
Aberconvoye * |
Abercwmboi * |
Aberdare | [DJ] |
Abercynffig | Aberkenfig | Newcastle | |
Aberdâr | Aberdare | Aberdare | |
Aberdare Junction * |
Abercynon * |
Llanwonno | [DJ] |
Aberddawan | Aberthaw | Penmark | |
Abergwynfi | Afan Vale | ||
Aberogwr | Ogmore-by-Sea | St. Brides Major | |
Aberpennar | Mountain Ash | Llanwonno | |
Abertawe | Swansea | Swansea | |
Allen's Town * |
Caegarw * |
Llanwonno | [DJ] |
As Fach, Yr | Nash | Llysworney | |
As Fawr, Yr | Monknash | Monknash | |
Bargod | Bargoed | Gelligaer | |
Barri, Y | Barry | Barry | |
Basin * |
Abercynon * |
Llanwonno | [DJ] |
Betws Tir Iarll * | Betws * | Bettws | [PRW] |
Bewpyr * | Bewper / Beaupré | St Hilary | [Davies] |
Blaendulais * | Seven Sisters * | Cadoxton juxta Neath | [Davies] |
Bont-faen, Y | Cowbridge | Cowbridge | |
Boulston / Bolston * | Bonvilston * | Bonvilston |
[PRW] & [Lewis] - See also Tresimwn |
Britwn, Y * | Burton * | Penmark | [Davies] |
Brychdwn * | Broughton * | Wick | [Davies] |
Bryn Owen * | Stalling Down * | Llanblethian | [Davies] |
Caer Tawy * | Oystermouth * | Oystermouth | [Lewis] |
Caerau a Threlái * | Caerau with Ely * | Caerau | [PRW] |
Caerdydd | Cardiff | Cardiff | |
Caerffili | Caerphilly | Eglwysilan | |
Casllwchwr | Loughor | Loughor | |
Castell-nedd | Neath | Neath | |
Castellnewydd, Y | Newcastle | Newcastle | |
Chapel Ilterne * | Llanilltern * | Llanilltern | [Lewis] |
Cilâ * | Killay * | Swansea | [PRW] |
Cilfái | Kilvey | Llansamlet | |
Clun, Y /Clyne * | Llwynderw * | Oystermouth | [PRW] |
Cocyd, Y | Cockett | Swansea | |
Coed Du Church * |
Llangrallo * Coychurch * |
Coychurch | [Carlisle] |
Coedfrank / Coedffranc * |
Skewen * | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | [Glamorgan list] |
Coety | Coity | Coity | |
Cornel-y-parc * | Croes-y-parc * | St Nicholas | [Davies] |
Creunant, Y | Crynant | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | |
Crwys, Y * | Three Crosses * | Llanrhidian | [Davies] |
Cwm Afan * | Afan Vale * | [PRW] | |
Cwmafan | Cwmavon | Michaelston super Avon | |
Cynffig | Kenfig | Pyle & Kenfig | |
Ddraenen Wen * | Hawthorn * (Pontypridd) |
Llantwit Fardre | [Davies] |
Drenewydd yn Notais | Newton Nottage | Newton Nottage | |
Dwn-rhefn * | Dunraven * | St Brides Major | [Davies] |
Eglwys Fair * | St Mary Church * | St Mary Church | [Carlisle]/[Lewis] |
Eglwys Fair y Mynydd | St. Mary Hill | St Mary Hill | |
Eglwys Newydd, Yr | Whitchurch | Whitchurch | |
Ewenni | Ewenny | Ewenny | |
Ffont-y-gari | Fontygary | Penmark | |
Ffwl-y-mwn | Fonmon | Penmark | |
Ffynnon Taf | Taffs Well | Eglwysilan | See also Trelywy |
Filltir Aur * | Golden Mile * | Colwinston | [Davies] |
Flimston * | Flemingston * | Flemingston | [PRW] & [Lewis] - see also Trefflemin |
Gilfach * | Gilfach Fargod * | Gelligaer | [Davies] |
Glan-bad * | Upper Boat * | Eglwysilan | [Davies] |
Glanbradach * |
Llanbradach * |
Eglwysilan | [DJ] |
Glandwr | Landore | Llangyfelach | |
Glanmarlais * |
Llanmorlais * [Penclawdd] |
Llanrhidian | [DJ] |
Glyn-nedd | Glyn Neath | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | |
Glynrhedynog | Ferndale | Ystradyfodwg | |
Gower Road * |
Gowerton * | Loughor | [DJ] |
Great Nash * | Monknash * | Monknash | [Carlisle] |
Gwenfô Gwynva * |
Wenvoe | Wenvoe | [Lewis] |
Gwter Fawr | Brynaman (Upper/Lower) | Llangiwg | See also under CMN |
Hengastell, Yr * | Oldcastle * (Bridgend) |
Coity | [Davies] |
Heol y Felin * |
Trecynon * | Aberdare | [DJ] |
Larnog | Lavernock | Lavernock | +[Lewis] |
Lecwydd | Leckwith | Leckwith | |
Llan-Arau * | Llanharry * | Llanharry | [Lewis] |
Llan-faes | Llanmaes | Llanmaes | |
Llan-Ganna * | Llangan * | Llangan | [Lewis] |
Llan-Geinwyr * | Llangeinor * | Llangeinor | [Lewis] |
Llan-Genydd * | Llangennith * | Llangennith | [Lewis] |
Llan-giwg | Llanguick(e) | Llangiwg | +[Lewis] |
Llan-Illtyd-faer-dre * | Llantwit Fardre * | Llantwit Fardre | [Lewis] |
Llan-San-Nwr * | Llansannor * | Llansannor | [Lewis] |
Llan-tri-saint * Llantrissent * |
Llantrisant * | Llantrisant | [Lewis] |
Llan-y-tair-mair | Knelston | Knelston | |
Llanbedr-ar-fynydd | Peterston-super-montem | Peterston Super Montem | +[Carlisle]/[Lewis] |
Llanbedr-y-Fro | Peterston-super-Ely | Peterston Super Ely | |
Llanbydderi | Llanbethery | Llancarfan | |
Llancatal | Llancadle | Llancarfan | |
Llanddunwyd | Welsh St. Donats | Welsh St. Donats | |
Llandeilo Ferwallt | Bishopston | Bishopston | +[Lewis] |
Llandochau Fach | Llandough-juxta-Penarth | Llandough-juxta-Penarth | +[Lewis] |
Llandochau, Llandochau'r Bont-faen |
Llandough-juxta-Cowbridge | Llandough-juxta-Cowbridge | +[Lewis] |
Llandw / Llan-Dwy * Llan-Dwfr * |
Llandow | Llandow | +[Lewis]/[Carlisle] |
Llandudwg | Tythegston | Tythegston | |
Llanffa * | Lampha * | Ewenny | [Davies] |
Llanfair / Llan-Fair | St. Mary Church | St. Mary Church | |
Llanfihangel-ar-Elái | Michaelston-super-Ely | Michaelston-super-Ely | |
Llanfihangel-y-Bont-faen | Llanmihangel | Llanmihangel | +[Lewis] |
Llanfihangel-y-pwll | Michaelston-le-Pit | Michaelston-le-Pit | |
Llanfiangel -yn-y-gwaelod * | Michaelston-le-Pit * | Michaelston-le-Pit | [Carlisle] |
Llanfihangel-ynys-Afan | Michaelston-super-Avon | Michaelston-super-Avon | |
Llanfleiddan | Llanbleddian / Llanblethian | Llanbleddian | |
Llanfrynach * | Penllyn * | Penllyn | [PRW] |
Llangatwg Nedd, Llangatwg Glyn Nedd |
Cadoxton (juxta Neath) | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | |
Llangonoyd * / Llangonwd * | Llangynwyd * | Llangynwyd | [Lewis] |
Llangrallo | Coychurch | Coychurch | +[Lewis] |
Llangynydd | Llangennith | Llangennith | |
Llanhari | Llanharry | Llanharry | |
Llanilltud Faerdref | Llantwit Fardre | Llantwit Fardre | |
Llanilltud Fawr | Llantwit Major | Llantwit Major | |
Llanilltud Gwyr | Ilston | Ilston | |
Llanilltud Nedd | Llantwit-juxta-Neath | Llantwit-juxta-Neath | |
Llansanffraid-ar-Elái | St. Brides-super-Ely | St. Brides-super-Ely | |
Llansanffraid-ar-Ogwr | St. Brides Minor | St. Brides Minor | |
Llansawel / Llansawyl | Briton Ferry | Briton Ferry | + [Lewis] |
Llanwynno | Llanwonno | Llanwonno | |
Llanyrnewydd | Penclawdd | Llanrhidian | |
Llechwedd * / Llech-Wydd * | Leckwith * | Leckwith | [Lewis] |
Llwyneliddon | St. Lythans | St. Lythans | |
Llwyni, Y * |
Maesteg * | Llangynwyd | [DJ] |
Llys-faen | Lisvane | Lisvane | |
Llyswyrny | Llysworney | Llysworney | |
Marcroes | Marcross | Marcross | |
Mary-cross * | Marcross * | Marcross | [Lewis] |
Meisgyn | Miskin | Llantrisant | |
Melin Ifan Ddu | Blackmill | Llandyfodwg | |
Merthyr Myfor * |
Merthyr Mawr * | Merthyr Mawr | [DJ] |
Merthyr Tudful | Merthyr Tydfil | Merthyr Tydfil | |
Mwmbwls | Mumbles | Oystermouth | |
Mynachlog Nedd | Neath Abbey | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | |
Mynwent y Crynwyr | Quakers Yard | Llanfabon | |
Mynyddcynffig | Kenfig Hill | Tythegston | |
Navigation * |
Abercynon * | Llanwonno | [DJ] |
Newbridge * | Pontypridd * | Llantwit Fardre | [DJ] |
Pant-yr-ych * | Pentyrch * | Pentyrch | [Carlisle] |
Pen Pyrod * | Worms Head * | Rhossili | [Davies] |
Pen-arth * | Pennard * | Pennard | [Lewis] |
Pen-dar * | Margam * | Margam | [Lewis] |
Pen-Clawdd * | Llanyrnewydd * | Llanrhidian | [PRW] |
Pen-marc | Penmark | Penmark | |
Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr * | Bridgend * | Coity | [Owen] |
Pendeulwyn | Pendoylan | Pendoylan | +[Lewis] |
Pengelli-ddrain * | Grovesend * | Llandeilo Tal-y-bont | [Davies] |
Pentrepoeth * | Treforgan * Morganstown * |
Radyr | [Davies] |
Pîl a Chynffig | Pyle & Kenfig | Pyle And Kenfig | |
Pont y Clown * |
Pont y Clun * | Llantrisant | [DJ] |
Pontneddfechan | Pontneathvaughan | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | |
Porth-Einion * | Port Eynon * | Port Eynon | [Lewis] |
Porthceri | Porthkerry | Porthkerry | |
Radur | Radyr | Radyr | |
Rhaiadr / Rhaiadar * | Radyr * | Radyr | [Lewis]/[Carlisle] |
Rhath, Y | Roath | Roath | +[Lewis] |
Rhos-Sulwy * | Rhossili * | Rhossili | [Lewis] |
Rhudd-dre * | Rudry * | Rudry | [Carlisle] |
Rhws, Y * | Rhoose * | Penmark | [Davies] |
Rhydfelen * | Rhyd-y-felin * | Eglwysilan | [Davies] |
Rhydri | Rudry | Rudry | |
Rhymni | Rhymney | Gelligaer | |
Rotheney * |
Rhondda * | Various | [DJ] |
Sain Dunwyd | St. Donat's | St. Donats | |
Sain Ffagan | St. Fagans | St. Fagans | |
Sain Nicolas | St. Nicholas | Llanmaes | |
Sain Siorys | St. George-super-Ely | St. George Super Ely | |
Sain Tathan | St. Athan | St. Athan | |
Saint Andras | St. Andrews Major | St. Andrews Major | |
Saint Hilari | St. Hilary | St. Hilary | |
Saint-y-brid | St. Brides Major | St. Brides Major | |
Sblot, Y | Splott | Roath | |
Sgeti | Sketty | Swansea | |
Sgiwen | Skewen | Cadoxton-juxta-Neath | |
Sili | Sully | Sully | |
Silstwn | Gileston | Gileston | |
Tal-y-garn | Talygarn | Talygarn | |
Thaw * | Llansannor * | Llansannor | [Lewis] |
Tre-gwyr | Gowerton | Loughor | |
Trebannws | Trebanos | Llangyfelach | |
Trebefered | Boverton | Llantwit Major | |
Trefflemin | Flemingston | Flemingston | |
Treforys | Morriston | Llangyfelach | |
Treganna or Cantwn | Canton | Canton | |
Tregantllo * Tregawntlo * |
Candleston * | Merthyr Mawr | [Davies] |
Tregatwg |
Cadoxton (juxta Barry) |
Cadoxton-juxta-Barry | |
Treglement * | Clemenston * | St Andrews Minor | [Davies] |
Tregolwyn | Colwinston | Colwinston | |
Trehopcyn * | Hopkinstown * | Llanwonno | [Davies] |
Trelái | Ely | Llandaff | |
Trelales | Laleston | Laleston | |
Trelywy * | Ffynnon Taf * | Eglwysilan | [PRW] |
Treorci | Treorchy | Ystradyfodwg | |
Tresalem | Robertstown | Aberdare | |
Tresigin | Siginstone | Llantwit Major | |
Tresimwn | Bonvilston | Bonvilston | |
Trewallter | Walterston | Llancarfan | |
Trewiliam | Williamstown | Llantrisant | |
Trwyn Larnog * | Lavernock Point * | Lavernock | [Davies] |
Tyllgoed | Fairwater | Llandaff | |
Wenni, Y * | Ewenny * | Ewenny | [Lewis] |
Wig, Y | Wick | Wick | |
Ynysowen * | Merthyr Vale * | Merthyr Tydfil | [Davies] |
Ynys y Barri * | Barry Island * | Barry | [Davies] |
Yr-yw-dre * | Rudry * | Rudry | [Lewis] |
Ystradyfodwg * | Ystrad Rhondda * | Ystradyfodwg | [Davies] |
Ystumllwynarth | Oystermouth | Oystermouth |
[Last Updated : 5 Sept 2013 - Gareth Hicks]