Cowbridge

Cowbridge is a market town in Wales with a protected medieval structure recognized as a national monument. The town displays its original layout with characteristic arched passageways and traditional buildings that define the main street.

The town originated as a planned settlement with its distinctive market architecture and served as a trading hub for centuries. This medieval foundation shaped the economic importance of the region through to modern times.

The town takes its name from the medieval arched passageway that still defines the main street. Visitors can see how this distinctive feature continues to organize the layout and flow of shops and activity today.

The old town is easy to walk through and can be explored in an afternoon at a leisurely pace. Visitors should wear sturdy shoes since the streets are covered with cobblestones.

Hidden beneath the arches are carved marks and old inscriptions left by craftspeople and merchants over the centuries. These details tell personal stories from the past if you look closely at the stonework.