Glamorgan

Glamorgan is a historic county in South Wales that stretches from the Bristol Channel coast between the rivers Loughor and Rhymney northward to the moorland uplands. The area takes in flat coastal plains and rolling hills that define the character of the landscape.

The medieval kingdom became an English county in 1536, bringing major shifts in administration and boundaries. The industrial revolution during the 18th and 19th centuries introduced coal mining and metal industries to the valleys.

Place names preserve the Welsh language and recall settlements that grew along the coast and inland valleys over many centuries. Medieval castles such as Caerphilly reflect the Norman influence that shaped local architecture and defenses.

Cardiff serves as a central base with road and rail links that make travel through the area easier. Coastal paths and hillside trails give access to different types of landscape.

Paleolithic finds along the Gower Peninsula coast record early human presence in this area thousands of years ago. These discoveries rank among the oldest evidence of settlement on the island.

Location: Wales

Capital city: Cardiff

Shares border with: Carmarthenshire, Brecknockshire, Monmouthshire

GPS coordinates: 51.66667,-3.66667

Latest update: December 12, 2025 23:22