Iestyn ap Gwrgan is defeated by a combined Welsh-Norman army but his son Caradoc is allowed the keep the land between the Neath and the Ffrwdwyllt, and becomes the first Lord of Afan, …

Although the monks at Margam mined coal and Lord Mansel`s Forge was in existence by 1717, the major industrial development of the area began when the English Copper Company set up …

Sep 6, 2016 · England declared war on Sweden in 1717. By war’s end and Sweden’s defeat, Sweden’s capacity to meet the demand of iron throughout Europe was destroyed. England …

Sep 19, 2010 · The following are given as the address of a Thomas family at various times between 1830 and 1846 in the records of Margam Abbey - Pen y Bryn (or Penybryn), Trisant …

This early map from the West Glamorgan Archives (c. 1780) depicts part of the ancient south-west boundary line that existed between Afan Wallia and the Norman enclave known as Neath …

1. Information for Teachers:What we know, and think we know, about the medieval period from 1066 – 1450, generally and in Port Talbot and the Afan Valley: Please refer to Princes of Afan …

Unordered events occurring during the year of 1717AD. This information was collected as part of a lifelong project to create a historical timeline by E....

Looking for a day out of the classroom or visiting Wales? The Beautiful Afan Valley is the home of South Wales miners' Museum. Our outdoor exhibits include a working Blacksmiths forge, …

Dates of Operation: 1790 to 1976. Owners: Benjamin Longstreth; Lewis Wernwag; Reeves and Whitaker Brothers; Reeves, Buck & Company; Phoenix Iron Company; Phoenix Steel …

Location: Valley Forge, Chester County. Dates of Operation: c1742 to 1777. Owners: Stephan Evans, Daniel Walker, and Joseph Williams; John Potts. Historical Significance: Valley Forge …