Clawdd Coch (also Clawdd-coch or Clawddcoch) is a hamlet in the

Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan ( cy, Bro Morgannwg ), often referred to as The Vale, is a county borough in the south-east of Wales. It borders Bridgend County Borough to the west, Cardiff to the east, Rhondda Cynon Taf to the north, and the Bristol C ...

. It lies to the northeast of

Tredodridge Tredodridge (also Tre-Dodridge) is a hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan within Wales in the United Kingdom. It lies along a country lane, to the northwest of Pendoylan Pendoylan ( cy, Pendeulwyn meaning 'head of two groves') is a rural village ...

in the parish of Pendoylan. It is located near the edge of the Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club and

Hensol Castle Hensol Castle (previously Hensol House) is a castellated mansion in the gothic architecture style dating from the late 17th century or early 18th century, now a wedding and conference venue for The Vale Resort. It is located north of Clawdd Coch ...

Etymology

It translates as "Red Ridge", ''coch'' being the

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word for "

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History

Clawdd Coch is documented as having some degree of importance as a Roman settlement and it is believed to be the final resting place of

Ostorius Publius Ostorius Scapula standing at the terrace of the Roman Baths (Bath) Publius Ostorius Scapula (died 52) was a Roman statesman and general who governed Britain from 47 until his death, and was responsible for the defeat and capture of Cara ...

. One of the roads leading into the hamlet was built by the Romans, known as ''Via Media''. A notable smelting operation of

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and

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took place in the vicinity at what was known as "Dol-y-felin-blwm". In the mid 19th century, the hamlet was known to be owned by a Mr. Asterley who farmed the land here. Presumably he lived in what is Clawdd Coch guest house, a long farmhouse which was built in the 1650s. It was a favourite of

Ivor Novello Ivor Novello (born David Ivor Davies; 15 January 1893 – 6 March 1951) was a Welsh actor, dramatist, singer and composer who became one of the most popular British entertainers of the first half of the 20th century. He was born into a musical ...

, who would often spend relaxing weekends here, to gain inspiration for his works. It underwent renovation in 1988. Clawdd-coch2

References

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