Llanblethian or Llanbleiddian, Glamorgan

Description
Llanblethian or Llanbleiddian, a parish in Glamorgan, on the river Thaw, 1 mile SSW of Cowbridge. Post town, Cowbridge. Acreage, 3263; population of the civil parish, 768; of the ecclesiastical, with Cowbridge and Welsh St Donats, 2333. The central part around the church is beautifully situated, and overlooks the town and vale of Cowbridge. St Quentin's Castle existed at the partition of Glamorgan; was then given to the family of St Qnintin; passed to Lord Windsor, and latterly to the Bonvilles; the present owner is Lord Bute. The castle comprises now picturesque ruins, including the principal gateway, with lofty ivy-bound towers. Marlborough Grange, Crossways House, and Newton House are chief residences. Limestone is found. The living is a vicarage, united with the chapelries of Cowbridge and Welsh St Douats, in the diocese of Llandaff; gross value, £252. Patron, the Bishop of Llandaff. The church is ancient.