In the 15th century Robert Raglan ,of the Monmouthshire Herbert family, was given lands around Llantwit Major for having fought at Agincourt. John Raglan, the grandson of Robert settled here and the family became patrons of the bards and of the Church and constructed several of the outstanding buildings in the town.
Artist’s impression of Robert Raglan (visual details may not be 100% accurate, just a representation)
Daniel Hopkin came from a humble family in Llantwit Major where his […]
This family was a wealthy Cardiff family where they owned significant property […]
An early reference to the Llantwit branch of the family is in […]
Marie Trevelyan was the pen name of Emma Thomas. She became a […]
This family name was brought to Boverton around 1560 by Roger Seys […]
Pictured: Theophilus Redwood (9 April 1806 – 5 March 1892) was a Welsh […]
In the 15th century Robert Raglan ,of the Monmouthshire Herbert family, was […]
This name relates to several Price families in the area. Jane Price […]
This name was probably derived from the ancient position of the Portreeve […]
The Carne family seat was at Nash Manor. They owned large areas […]
