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Book SynopsisWhat on earth do Blaenegel, Gwauncaegurwen and Mawdlam mean? Is Brynsadler named from someone who made saddles or someone called Sadler? Are there really `high lights' in Highlight, worms at Worms Head and butter at Brynmenyn? Scarcely a week goes by without hearing arguments about how we should spell or say a particular name but finding answers to your questions isn't always easy and what you find in dictionaries, local histories and websites may leave you with lingering doubts. Based on many years of detailed research, Place-Names of Glamorgan investigates the historical evidence and meanings of more than 1,100 place-names in the historic county of Glamorgan, stretching from Rhossili to Rumney and Rhoose to Rhigos. The illustrated volume contains a concise introduction to the subject, a bibliography, a glossary of common place-name elements, and a close examination of individual place-names and their historic forms.
Trade Review‘An impressive achievement … a fascinating book to dip into local history and a perfect travelling companion.’ Western Mail; ‘Handsomely produced … popular and scholarly’ Gareth A. Bevan, Bulletin - Welsh Place-Name Society; ‘Gwaith ysgolheigaidd sy'n cyflawni'r gorchwyl yn ddeheuig … mae'n astudiaeth gynhwysfawr gyda thrafodaethau sy'n fanwl a gwybodus heb fyth fod yn freichus’ / ‘A scholarly work that deftly accomplishes its task … it is a comprehensive study with discussions that are detailed and informed without ever being overwhelming.’ Guto Rhys, Y Casglwr (The Collector)
Table of ContentsIntroduction The Importance of Place-Names Place-Names in Glamorgan Selection of Names Editorial Method Guide to the International Phonetic Alphabet Abbreviations and Bibliography Online Databases and Reference Resources Glossary of Common Place-Name Elements A Aberafan - Avan Vale B Bae Caerdydd - Byeastwood C Cadle - Cyntwell D Danescourt - Dynfant E Eaglesbush - Ewenni F Faenor - Furzehill G Gabalfa - Gyfeillion H Hafod - Horton I Ilston - Is Caeach J Jersey Marine K Kendon - The Kymin L Laleston - Lunnon M Machen - Mynydd y Gwair N Nantgarw - Nurston O Oakdale - Oystermouth P Palmerstone - Pyle Q Quakers Yard - Quarella R Radur - Ruthin S St Andrews Major - Swffryd T Taf - Tythegston U Uchelola - Upper Killay V Vale of Glamorgan - Virginia Park W Wallston - Wyndham Park Y Ynysawdre - Ystumllwynarth List of Subscribers
