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 ...

. It lies to the northeast of Tredodridge in the parish of

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. It is located near the edge of the Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club and Hensol Castle.

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. 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, 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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