Llantrisant History Walk (Glamorgan History walks 2025)

The ancient, hill top town of Llantrisant. A town shaped by its ‘gateway’ location. On the medieval border between Marcher England and the Welsh Cantrefs. It was a stop off for drovers on the ridgeway, and 6th Century Christian missionaries. It had its finest hour in 1246 when the longbowmen of the town, nicknamed ‘the black army’ were credited with winning the battle of Crecy. That resulted in a town charter and the establishment of the ancient order of the Freemen of Llantrisant. Their traditons, freedoms and rights still being observed to this day. It was also the home of the colourful Dr Price and the birth place of modern day cremation so far more to see here than you might expect.

You may also like the following events from Graham Loveluck-Edwards:

• This Saturday, 7th June, 09:00 am, NEWTON – CANDLESTON – TYTHEGSTON (6.9 miles) Glamorgan History Walks 2025 in Porthcawl
• This Sunday, 8th June, 03:00 pm, CARDIFF HISTORIC CITY CENTRE (2.3 miles) Glamorgan History Walks 2025 in Cardiff
• Next Thursday, 12th June, 06:00 pm, LLANTWIT MAJOR – CASTLE DITCHES – TRESILIAN BAY (4.96 miles) Glamorgan History Walks 2025 in Swansea