Local News Stories & Website Updates
19 February 2012 - Historical Fact
ON THIS DAY - 19 February 1739
ON THIS DAY - 19 February 1739 (273 years ago) the sloop 'Mary of Tenerif' was wrecked on
Kenfig Sands, she was carrying a cargo of wine from the Canary Islands to Bristol.
The Kenfig Heritage Website Project
13 February 2012 - The Cornelly Chronicles
Brief history of North & South Cornelly
Both North & South Cornelly are sub-manors of the ancient borough of Kenfig. A brief history of both locations together with some information
about local roads & street names.
More Info... The Cornelly Chronicles
03 February 2012 - Sports & Pastimes
2012 OLYMPIC GAMES - LATEST NEWS
Table Tennis Ace from North Cornelly chosen for Paralympian Team - Paul Davies of North Cornelly is among 4 Welsh athletes chosen to take part
in the Paralympic Games by the British Paralympic Association (BPA).
More Info... 2012 Olympic Games - Latest News
01 February 2012 - Website News
The Kenfig Heritage Project website is pleased to announce that it attracted around 400,000 visitors throughout January 2012 & will continue to
grow as more information is added to the site.
Channel 4 Time Team was 1 of most searched for topics throughout January - the TV show outlining
the findings of their archaeological dig held at Kenfig last August is to be aired on Sunday 11 March 2012.
More Info... Channel 4 Time Team at Kenfig
30 January 2012 - KENFIG THROUGH THE AGES
17TH CENTURY KENFIG
30 January 1607 - Was a Tsunami in Bristol Channel responsible for flooding & loss of life on this date during a great storm at Kenfig?
Kenfig during Civil War Years (1642), The 1660 Survey, Cottage Industry/Local People, Local Fashions, Beginning of Margam Estate (1668), Manoral Courts & Court records
at Kenfig.
30 January 2012 - Historical Fact
ON THIS DAY - 30 January 1607
On this day in 1607 (405 years ago) there was a great storm and many people lost their lives in the county when lowland areas became flooded.
(Experts now believe this was caused by a Tsunami in the Bristol Channel and not a storm or high tides.
27 January 2012 - Heritage Exhibition
Kenfig - The Complete History (e-Resource) was one of many exhibitors at a successful 'This is Your heritage...discover it today!' exhibition held at
Bethlehem Church Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr on Saturday 21 January 2012. This event was promoted by Bridgend REACH (The Bridgend Rural Development Program,
Bridgend County Borough Council).
Kenfig.org Local Community Group is pleased to announce its association with Bridgend REACH with its History & Heritage Steering Group which aims to
help promote the history, heritage & tourism aspects of the Bridgend County together with the nation of Wales as a whole.
18 January 2012 - Latest News
The Kenfig Heritage Project website apologies for any inconvenience caused due to the 24 hr blackout of Wikipedia. The Kenfig.org website uses the Wikipedia
online encyclopedia regularly throughout its website where it cross-references information & links directly to Wikipedia for further reference purposes.
16 January 2012 - Latest News
Channel 4 Time Team dates released
The Kenfig Heritage Project Website is pleased to announce the date that Channel 4 Time Team
will be revealing the Secrets of the Dunes at Kenfig Castle: This will be on Sunday 11 March 2012.
This information has kindly been supplied by Cadw's Community Archaeologist via Twitter today.
Cadw Archaeology Twitter
Cadw Archaeology Cardiff Twitter
CADW Welsh Government
15 January 2012 - Website Update
Porthcawl Tide Timetables 2012
Lists local tide timetables for Porthcawl & a host of coastal information including Live Twitter feeds on RNLI & PorthcawlSurf School (Daily Surf Reports)
13 January 2012 - Historical Fact
ON THIS DAY - 13 January 1167
On this day in 1167 (845 years ago), the town of Kenfig was burnt by the Welsh
on the night of St Hilary the Bishop
(Hilary of Poitiers c.300 - 368 AD - Roman Catholic Saint
...Feast Day 13th January)
According to folklore January 13th is reputed to be the coldest day of the year.
The Kenfig Heritage Website Project
09 January 2012 - Website Update
Folkore - The Cefn Riders & The Red Goblins
Gangs of men known as the Cefn Riders & the Red Goblins have become legendary figures in local folklore within the Kenfig & surrounding area.
08 January 2012 - Website Update
Local Coal Mines throughout the Kenfig area. (Aberbaiden 1906-1959), (Bryndu 1834-1908), (Cribwr Fawr 1905-1935),
(Mill Pit, Cefn c.1900-1913), (Morfa Colliery 1849-1913), (Newlands 1918-1968), (Parc Slip 1864-1892), (Pentre Slant 1908-1959),
(Tytalwyn Drift 1948-1959)
02 January 2012 - Website News
The Kenfig Heritage Project website attracts over 300000 visitors during December 2011 - A new section on Sker House is coming soon...
The Kenfig Heritage Website Project
01 January 2012 - Community Section
The Kenfig Community - Cornelly, Maudlam & Kenfig
Kenfig Times - Echos from the Past
Old Shops of North Cornelly, Maudlam & Kenfig - an outline of local business in the community, most of which began in the early 1920's
& were apart of local dwellings - includes bills from a local butchers from the years 1883 & 1938.
More on this story... Kenfig Times - Echos of the past
01 January 2012 - Welcome to the New Year
Happy New Year Everyone (Blwyddyn newydd dda pawb) from all at the Kenfig Heritage Project.
2012 is the Official Year when our project documenting the entire history of Kenfig & its surrounding area from Prehistory to the Present Day
matures into the global marketplace in its own right.
The Kenfig Heritage Website Project
31 December 2011 - History Section
The Kenfig Community - Kenfig Hill
St John Ambulance Kenfig Hill Division started c.1909 when the first class was held at Kenfig Hill School for the purpose of rendering First Aid to the injured.
Officially formed in 1912 the division remained operational until 1984 when it was wound up for practicable purposes
More on this story... St John Ambulance Kenfig Hill
30 December 2011 - Heritage Exhibition
Visit Kenfig heritage project @ Bridgend Heritage Exhibition Sat 21 Jan 2012 between 9.30-1.30pm at Bethlehem Life Centre Cefn Cribwr
- Provided by Bridgend County Borough Council, REACH (Bridgend Rural Development Program)
The Kenfig Heritage Project Exhibition 2012
29 December 2011 - History Section
The Kenfig Community - Pyle / Pil
Llanfihangel Mill & Farm - 1 of the Granges of Margam Abbey which was fed via a sluce from a dam & waterfall upstream at the Collwyn.
Mentioned in 1186 the mill was aquired by the Mansel Family after dissolution of Margam Abbey, the mill ceased operations in 1926.
Learn of Ffynnon Collwyn Spring, a former healing well near the Kenfig River & an unusual story connected with the mill in 1833.
More on this story... Llanfihangel Mill & Farm
28 December 2011 - Local Shipwrecks
ON THIS DAY - 28 December 1781
On this day in 1781 (230 years ago), the vessel CATERINA was wrecked at Sker Point. Hundreds of local people converged on the wreck which was put under guard
- a pitch battle broke out & 3 were killed. The plunderers were caught & jailed, one of these John Webb was later hanged.
More on this story... CATERINA - 1781 Sker Point
More ... The Coast
19 December 2011 - KENFIG THROUGH THE AGES
16TH CENTURY KENFIG
King Henry VIII & Kenfig, The Catholic Counter Reformation & Kenfig, King Philip of Spain & Margam, Important Dates,
Life in 16th Century Kenfig (Tudor Period (1485-1603) / Elizabethan Era), Working in the area & the 1570 Kenfig Survey.
18 December 2011 - Seasons Greetings
The Kenfig heritage project throughout this Christmas will be adding lots of new information to it's website &
looking forward to unveiling some new & exiting projects in the forthcoming New Year.
Visit our Free Exhibition at Bethlehem Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr on Sat 21 January 2012
from 9.30 - 1.30pm & learn how you can help with this project.
The Kenfig Heritage website is being archived through the National Library of Wales & is listed
an online Educational resource that can be used by Schools to teach aspects of local history that forms a part of the Curriculum Cymreig.
Kenfig - The Complete History (e-Resource)
The Kenfig Heritage Project
17 December 2011 - Local Shipwrecks
ON THIS DAY - 17 December 1753
On this day in 1753 (258 years ago), the French Merchantman Le Vainqueur struck Sker Rocks - the captain & 1st mate (brothers) died - 8 survived.
The cargo was plundered by local people, 17 were arrested & many cited Issac Williams of Sker House (Maid of Sker's father) as having a hand in plundering
the wreck. Of those arrested 1 person was hanged for the offenses.
More on this story... Le Vainqueur - 1753 Sker Rocks
More ... The Coast
14 December 2011 - Website Update
St James' Church, Pyle (Parish of Pyle & Kenfig)
Known locally as 'The Upside-down Church' as it is reputed that when the sands threatened to engulf Kenfig, the old church of St James'
in the town was dismantled stone by stone and re-built in 'reverse' at it's present location. The Church was built c.1471.
Learn more about the church including a Live Church in Wales Twitter news feed.
13 December 2011 - Local News
Regeneration Project - Kenfig Industrial Estate
£850,000 project improving access to Kenfig Industrial Estate begins in January 2012. This project increases the headroom of the Ty Du Bridge at Water Street by lowering
level of the road thus allowing high-sided vehicles to pass under this bridge. This will reduce the number of lorries traversing through North
Cornelly enroute to & from Kenfig Industrial Estate.
More on this story... Neath Port Talbot Council
10 December 2011 - Bridgend Heritage Exibition
Venue: Bethlehem Life Centre, Cefn Cribwr
Date: Sat 21 January 2012
Time: 9.30 - 1.30pm
Visit the Kenfig Heritage website project at the Bridgend Heritage Exibition provided by Bridgend County Borough Council REACH (Bridgend Rural Development Program)
Discover the hidden & complete history of the old Kenfig Borough & its surrounding neighbouring villages from prehistory to the present day. The
Kenfig heritage website project is a community-based project that encourages the local community to take part in its all development
from donating old photos & documents to providing personal accounts of a bygone age.
Learn how Internet technology is transforming the Education of your children -
Please feel free to donate any information you may have to this project; We will be on-hand to advise how to go about this on the day.
The Kenfig heritage website is part sponsored by the Welsh Assembly Government/Bridgend County Borough Council & is being archived for posterity by the National Library of Wales.
It is also an online Educational resource that can be used by Schools to teach aspects of local history that forms a part of the Curriculum Cymreig. All Welcome.
More on this story... Heritage Exhibition
08 December 2011 - Local Shipwrecks
ON THIS DAY - 08 December 1808
On this day in 1808 (203 years ago), the vessel RICHARD was lost at Tusker Rock - Bound for the Ogmore River from Cardigan 3 of her 7 crew together with her cargo were saved, the vessel was lost.
More on this story... Richard - lost at Tusker Rock
More ... The Coast
04 December 2011 - Saint Philip Evans (1645-1679)
ON THIS DAY - 04 December 1678
On this day in 1678 (333 years ago), Father Philip Evans, a Roman Catholic priest was arrested
at Sker House in the hysteria of the Titus Oates plot to kill King Charles II. Father Evans was executed in Cardiff in 1679. He was canonized by Pope Paul VI in
1970 as one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales.
More on this story... St Philip Evans
More ... Sker House
03 December 2011 - Website Update
St James' Church, Kenfig
Built c.1147-1154 by the Normans & endowed to Tewkesbury Abbey, St James' Church was located close to Kenfig Castle in the medieval town of Kenfig.
It is believed that St James' Church at Kenfig was removed stone by stone & rebuilt at Pyle being renamed St James' at that location in the 15th century.
More ... St James' Church, Kenfig
02 December 2011 - Website Update
Maudlam Church (Parish of Pyle & Kenfig)
Dedicated to St.Mary Magdalene, Maudlam Church (built c.1255). It isn't the parish church due to a consistory court,
which met at Margam in 1485, deciding that this status be accorded to St.James' church, Pyle; even though Maudlam Church is some 200 years older.
Learn more about the church including a Live Church in Wales Twitter news feed.
29 November 2011 - Sker House
The Maid of Sker - Australian Connection
An Australian connection with the Maid of Sker story has been unearthed since the development & design of the Kenfig heritage website -
A paddle steamer built in Brisbane in 1885 was named the 'Maid of Sker'.
24 November 2011 - Folklore Section
Phantom Lights of Sker & Tusker
When Porthcawl docks were being built it was firmly believed that a ghostly & inexplicable light could be seen hovering above Tusker Rock,
sometimes the light drifted westward & was seen hovering over Sker Point. Learn of the phantom ship that sailed up & down the coast
together with a list of old coastal beliefs of Glamorgan.
23 November 2011 - Folklore Section
Well Known Stories - Phantom Hounds (Cwn Annwn)
The Ghosts of Spirit Hounds called Cwn Annwn were fierce wild dogs who chose to hunt in packs, their howling could clearly be heard across
the lonely countryside even as far as Sker - These are the Spirit Hounds of Glamorgan. Local legend has it that a Norman lady known as
Mallt y Nos used to hunt with the spirit hounds often on Christmas Night or New Year's Eve around Newton-Nottage.
23 November 2011 - Folklore Section
Little Known Legends - The Birth of General Picton
One of the Duke of Wellington's divisional commanders killed at the Battle of Waterloo had several connections with Porthcawl.
One of the town's streets has been named after him, likewise a public house and one of his relatives, Mary Caroline, married James Brogden
who built the docks and the early town. The story of his birth, a true account is now almost legendary. This is how General Picton entered the world.
21 November 2011 - Folklore Section
Local Legends - Magical Well of Newton
The well near the church at Newton, Porthcawl was once called Sandford's Well after a little known Norman knight but later dedicated to St. John the Baptist.
The well's peculiar property of seeming to be empty when the tide on the nearby beach is in and full when the tide is out made local people believe
that it had magical properties.
21 November 2011 - Coming Soon...
Community - Sports & Pastimes
An A - Z of all sports & pastimes within the Kenfig and surrounding areas including the unique Kenfig Sporting Hall of Fame.
Learn about the sport of Bando or Bandy a crude form of hockey played by local people during the 18th & 19th centuries
on Margam Sands between the Kenfig River mouth & Sker Rocks with a pitch extending a distance of approx. 2 miles.
21 November 2011 - Website Update
History - The Kenfig Corporation Trust
A registered charity charged with administration of Borough property since 1886.
History of trust including High Court Case of 1971 over ownership of Kenfig Common; Pyle & Kenfig Manorial Court Presentments from
1676 and list of Portreeves of Kenfig Borough 1339-1886.
20 November 2011 - Website Update
History - Kenfig Town Hall, Prince of Wales Inn
The Town Hall of the Ancient Borough of Kenfig replaced the old guild hall of the ancient Borough which once stood in the old medieval
town. The building is owned by The Kenfig Corporation Trust; its upstairs room has been in continuous usage for centuries and it was
within this very room that the Burgesses exercised their rights granted by the Kenfig charters.
19 November 2011 - Website Update
History - Old Maps of Kenfig & surrounding Areas
Map 1. - Cornelly 1884
This is the first in a series of local maps that the Kenfig heritage website will be publishing on this
website in due course.
17 November 2011 - Website Update
Oral Accounts of Kenfig & surrounding Areas
Detailed oral accounts of the area from local people, this 1st account is provided by William R. Thomas and gives an account of the
Kenfig area c.1922 - this account was originally documented in a local history booklet by Mr Arthur Smith of North Cornelly in 1982.
This is the first in a series of historical accounts on local history by local people that the Kenfig heritage website will be publishing on this
website in due course.
11 November 2011 - Community News
Capel y Pil - It's Future...Latest News
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Cornelly & District Development Trust (CADDT) is in process of purchasing Capel y Pil with a view of renovating, restoring & converting it into a
community facility. When finished it is hoped the chapel will be available for hire to events as well as having a small office/workshop areas
for start-up businesses. More news to follow...
10 November 2011 - Website Update
Remembrance Day Special 2011
This year's remembrance day has a very significant & unique date - 11/11/11 and as a poignant reminder and mark of
respect to all those who sacrificed themselves during both World Wars the Kenfig heritage website is providing a
Remembrance Special in memory of all who served in the forces both at home & abroad during these desperate times.
Remembrance Day 2011 War Years
30 October 2011 - Community Section
Touched by Cancer - Annual Halloween Walk
Organised by CPEC (Cornelly Public Events Committee) the 2nd annual 'Touched by Cancer' walk took place at Kenfig National Nature Reserve
on Sat 29 October 2011. Some photos of the day are included on this page, more information on CPEC will be made available on here in the near future.
29 October 2011 - Website News
Website attracts 2 million visitors in 2011 to date...
The Kenfig.org website will always remain a 'PERMANENT FIXTURE' on the Internet as an online Educational Resource which aides local schools & the wider
academic world by providing information on the history of Kenfig & it's surrounding neighbouring areas.
History belongs to the public not just the select few... we will continue providing information on Kenfig's rich & colourful history
through this website project long into the future even though local community politics are continually trying to undermine this very project.
27 October 2011 - History Section
Margam History - The Margam Estate
With evidence of over 4000yrs of continuous human habitation at Margam, learn history of the Estate & its owners through the centuries.
Glimpse a Timeline of Margam Estate from the Bronze/Iron Age & Roman, Monastic, The Mansels, The Talbots, War Years/Sir Evans-Bevan & The Council Eras
through to a an indepth study of all the above - this latter section will be on-going & updated at regular intervals.
25 October 2011 - History Section
Prominent Parish Surnames (since 1695)
Beginning in 1695 this information contains a wealth of interesting material especially for Geneaology Studies. Surnames such
as Aylward, Lyddon, Waters, Turberville, Turpin, Lougher & Yorwerth/Yorath plus many more are listed with information sourced from
local Parish registers & archived library materials.
23 October 2011 - Website Update
Kenfig NNR section
The Kenfig website has kindly been supplied a report on 'Kenfig Sand Dunes - Potential for Dune Reactivation' by
The Countryside Council for Wales (CCW). We have included part of the report on the Kenfig NNR webpage - the report is very
informative about dune management, especially that on Kenfig.
Kenfig Sand Dunes - CCW Report Kenfig NNR
21 October 2011 - Website Update
Pictorial History of Kenfig & Surrounding Areas
(Transport/Railways) - The original railway (Dyffryn Llynfi/Porthcawl Railway built c.1825)
gives way to the South Wales Railway which was opened c.1850 - old photos including original Pyle Station
can be viewed here....lots more photos of rail network to be updated to this section in near future.
18 October 2011 - Website Update
Pictorial History of Kenfig & Surrounding Areas
Updating the unique pictorial history of the area. Adding more categories eg. Local Transport | Industrial Revolution | Education | Porthcawl &
Shipwrecks - this section is constantly being updated with old photos of the area.
14 October 2011 - Local Religion
Stained Glass Windows - St James Church, Pyle
15th century Church in Pyle known locally as the 'Upside Down Church' as it was moved stone by stone from the ancient town of Kenfig & erected in Pyle.
The stained glass windows designed by architect
Karl Parsons in early part of 20th century as a memorial to local men who sacrificed their lives in
the Great War 1914-1918.
Stained Glass in Wales University of Wales
13 October 2011 - Website Notice
Sker House & The Maids of Sker
Just a note to advise information on Sker House (Last updated - 09 June 2010) & The Maids of Sker (Last updated 22 Jan 2010) can be
found on the Kenfig Heritage website - A brand new section covering all this information will be made available in the near future.
Elizabeth Williams (d.1776) The Maids of Sker
Martha Howells (b.1771) The Maids of Sker
Bertha Bampfylde (R D Blackmore) The Maids of Sker
08 October 2011 - Website Update
History Section - Local News Stories
Ancient Footprints at Kenfig: this discovery was made in 2007 below the high tide mark, between Gwely'r Misgl and Sker Point,
the dating of footprints are estimated between the beginning of the 1st century BC to the beginning of the 2nd century AD.
06 October 2011 - Website Update
History Section - Homepage
Bringing main History section into line with rest of site. Sub-sections on History in following categories: General | Kenfig | Through the Ages |
Margam | Kenfig Community... Learn more about the history of the old Kenfig Borough & surrounding neighbouring areas.
History Section Homepage
02 October 2011 - Website Update
Folklore Section - The Buried City of Kenfig
Well Known Local Legends - Kenfig was an important medieval town which suffered badly from raids of the Welsh Lords being burned down a number of times;
by a charter its burgesses were allowed to levy their own taxes and make their own bye-laws -
the town had a high street which had to be kept clean, a guildhall and even a hospital.
Well Known Local Legends The Buried City of Kenfig
02 October 2011 - Website Update
Folklore Section - Legend of Ogmore Castle
Well Known Local Legends - Ogmore Castle was built by the Normans c.1162 to guard the mouth of the river on which it stands. Learn
of the legend of the castle & surrounding area.
Well Known Local Legends Legend of Ogmore Castle
30 September 2011 - Website Update
Folklore Section - Story of Cap Coch
Well Known Local Legends - A true story so macabre it has become a legend. Cap Coch was the landlord of the New Inn that once stood in a
little hollow on the track that led from Bridgend to Merthyr Mawr not far from the main A48 bypass of modern times. Travellers who stayed
at the Inn were apparently murdered... learn more about this true story.
Well Known Local Legends Story of Cap Coch
28 September 2011 - Website Update
Folklore Section
Ghost stories & Folklore around Kenfig...an assortment of local tales & supernatural occurrences from around the Kenfig Borough including Youtube Videos on
Ghosts at the 'Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig', Phantom Hounds/Cwn Annwn & links to Most Haunted TV Series at Margam Castle. Coming soon... 'Halloween Special'
Folklore Homepage
18 September 2011 - Website Update
Raising an Awareness to PSP
One of the many reasons behind the Kenfig heritage website; PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy). Learn about this
rare, degenerative syndrome related to Parkinson's disease, Further Reading, Live Twitter news feeds to the PSP Association
& Foundation for PSP, CBD & Related Brain Diseases.
17 September 2011 - Website Update
The Kenfig Community
History of Neighbouring Villages & Towns around Kenfig - Learn the history of each of the neighbouring villages and towns that surround the old borough of Kenfig.
In this section you can learn of the history of each individual area.
11 September 2011 - Website Update
The Kenfig Community - Pyle - The Pyle Inn
Built as an 18th century Coaching Inn by the Margam Estate, this inn was not only used for its intended purpose but also as a meeting place of
various County bodies until it was turned into flats in 1896 and then demolished in 1959. The inn was visited by many famous people
including Admiral Lord Nelson & throughout the 19th century the likes of Thomas Telford and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
10 September 2011 - Website Update
Exclusive chance meeting with Heinz Stücke on A48 at Pyle on Thursday 01 June 2006.
Heinz's worldwide adventure began in November 1962 & up to the present day he has been cycling and travelling around the world non-stop.
He's a Guinness Book record holder for Epic Journeys; learn about Heinz, our meeting with him including photos, Youtube Videos & a link to his official website.
08 September 2011 - Website News
We have updated our website logo at the top left-hand corner of each web page. We are using the illustration of Kenfig Castle (Donovan 1804/1805)
as the backdrop as we feel it's not only more than appropriate with the history of Kenfig based around the castle & medieval town
but also as this illustration has been used on our website since our humble beginnings in 2003.
07 September 2011 - Coming soon to this website
Interactive Kenfig Tithe Maps
We aim to display all associated tithe maps of the Kenfig & surrounding areas using interactive technologies to show all apportionments
of the relevant tithes designated within their associated parishes. We also aim to draw a comparison of land usage in 1847 with the present day.
06 September 2011 - Rare plants extinction threat
Rare plants on the Welsh coastline are in danger of becoming extinct because of the way sand dunes have changed.
Plant experts are meeting to discuss how dunes at Kenfig Burrows can be encouraged to "remobilise".
...Read more on this story BBC News Wales
06 September 2011 - Website Update
History - Margam Castle & Estate
Built for Sir Christopher Rice Mansel Talbot owner of the Margam Estate. This Tudor style mansion was built in the early 19th
century and remained in use until the end of World War II. Now a part of Margam Country Park owned and managed by Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
01 September 2011 - Website News
The Kenfig heritage website attracted 300,000 visitors throughout August, that's 75,000 visitors per week; we are continually updating
the site which is a permanent online fixture both here on the 'Live Site' & through both the National Library of Wales/British Library Archives.
30 Aug 2011 - Website Update
War Years - Homepage
Learn all about WWII; Kenfig & the Luftwaffe, The Home Guard, The Royal Observer Corps, The Royal Dutch Troops & much much more...
War Years Homepage
26 Aug 2011 - Newspaper Coverage
We are much appreciated to have an article on Kenfig Heritage website project in yesterday's
online version of South Wales Evening Post newspaper. The article was published by Rob Bowen (Owner/Author) before being verified
by This is South Wales Staff before 'going-live'. The article is under NEWS | EDUCATION
The South Wales Evening Post is owned by Northcliffe Media Limited & is circulated throughout South & South West Wales.
25 Aug 2011 - Latest News Story
What happened in years gone by - some notable & important dates/events in Kenfig's history have been simplified and are now listed on our homepage.
21 Aug 2011 - Latest News Story
New Biography page on Owner/Author: Kenfig - The Complete History (e-Resource),
outlines website beginnings, structure, formal recognition/heritage status togther with brief family tree of owner/author outlining immediate local
family connections with Kenfig & surrounding area.
Biography - Rob Bowen Owner/Author
19 Aug 2011 - Newspaper Coverage
The Kenfig.org Local Community Group is much appreciated to the Glamorgan Gazette newspaper for providing a full-page write up about
us in this weeks newspaper. The article also included some old photos on Kenfig's rich history which were supplied by ourselves.
We are hoping to provide further articles for the newspaper in the coming weeks.
The Glamorgan Gazette is a Bridgend County-based weekly newspaper owned by Media Wales Ltd
The Glamorgan Gazette Walesonline
14 Aug 2011 - Time Team at Kenfig
Learn about Time Team, cross-referenced information on Kenfig town's history, Live Time Team Twitter News Feed, photos of day 3
& Official embedded Time Team video footage from YouTube.
CHANNEL 4 TIME TEAM AT KENFIG
12 Aug 2011 - Latest News Story
We now have a 'Live Twitter News Feed for Kenfig' on our homepage - keeping you up to date with live news stories
on all topics associated with Kenfig as they happen around the world.
Twitter Official website
Twitter Search for Kenfig Live Feed
10 Aug 2011 - Latest News Story
Channel 4 Time Team at Kenfig
The time team are currently spending 3 days at Kenfig (Wed/Thu/Fri) on an archaeological dig/filming expedition to locate the medieval buried town of Kenfig
in the sand near Kenfig Castle.
Their findings will be made available to the public around 3pm on Fri 12 Aug. It is believed this episode will be available to view on Time Team's
new TV series sometime in 2012.
Time Team Official website
09 Aug 2011 - Website Update
The Coast (Local Shipwrecks)
The Samtampa/Edward Prince of Wales Lifeboat (April 1947) -
Providing GPS Coordinates & location map for memorial on Sker Rocks as: SS79177941
GPS Information courtesy Kenfig NNR
03 Aug 2011 - News Story
Autumn Book Launch
This autumn we will be launching a New book on Kenfig's rich history to complement our existing 'heritage' website. The book will be
titled 'Kenfig - The Complete History' & will be available to purchase from all good book stores & online at Amazon.
After this initial book there will be further books (Print & eBooks) based on all sections of the main Kenfig Heritage website
launched at various intervals.
03 Aug 2011 - Website Marketing
A little self publicity across Facebook
Posted an advert about our heritage website project on the following facebook sites:
The Medieval World,
Time Team,
Seaside News,
Port Talbot Old and New Part 2,
Porthcawl People...,
PorthcawlTown,
The Writer's Circle,
South Wales Evening Post,
BBC Radio Wales,
Glamorgan Gazette and
Thisis Porthcawl.
Kenfig.org - The Complete History Facebook Group
31 July 2011 - Website Update
Kenfig Nature Reserve Section
For all information on the Kenfig NNR; Please note this is NOT the Official website for the reserve.
29 July 2011 - Website Update
Kenfig History Timeline (c.1147-1886)
Spanning over 860 yrs from 12th-19th century information is categorised into various centuries it's associated with & cross-referenced
making this a unique online resource of local historical facts that can be used as a research platform.
26 July 2011 - NEWSFLASH UPDATE
Local Party Politics
An update from the Chair of Kenfig.org Local Community Group is located to the top of the homepage of this website.
25 July 2011 - CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)
Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig - Pub Heritage
nice to see our Kenfig Heritage website mentioned on CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale) website report about the Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig -
as an online resource relating to the Inn's rich and historic past... thank you, this means a lot to us :)
Campaign for Real Ale Prince of Wales Inn
24 July 2011 - Latest Website Update
Kenfig Corporation Trust - A charity charged with administration of Borough property since 1886
History of trust including High Court Case of 1971 over ownership of Kenfig Common; Pyle & Kenfig Manorial court Presentments from 1676 and
list of Portreeves of Kenfig Borough 1339-1886.
20 July 2011 - NEWSFLASH
An important message from the Chair of Kenfig.org Local Community Group is located to the top of the homepage of this website.
02 July 2011 - Coming Next
Crime & Punishment around Kenfig...What life was actually like before the introduction of the Police Force in 1841? Crimes of the Kenfig area
1740-1840 & a lot more... We reveal just exactly what life was actually like at this point in time & remind you just how lucky you are even in 2011...??
18 June 2011 - 3D Model of old Kenfig Town
As a part of our Constitution we are committed to providing an online educational resource of worldclass distinction for 21st century and beyond;
in 2007 we introduced 3D Modelling into our plans (
2010 documented & archived - Constitution/Objectives). Involving
Ordnance Survey & the likes of
Channel 4 Time Team to provide
geosat surveys & professional archaeological digs of old Kenfig town & castle, information provided by these coupled with information researched & documented
by Kenfig history society (info in public domain) a 3D model of What Kenfig town might have looked like in Medieval Times (in digital format) could be created solely for
educational purposes & embedded within this website.
18 June 2011 - Comprehensive Book(s) on Kenfig
We are planning on publishing books to accompany this very website; they will be both in print & e-book formats as we own the publishing rights. The e-books will be
created by a local digital design & media company located in Bridgend.
27 May 2011 - Sewage & Oil on Beaches is Algae
Algae is responsible for reports of raw sewage/oil affecting beaches around Porthcawl & Kenfig says Environment Agency Wales.
...Read more on this story BBC News Wales
12 May 2011 - Capel y Pil saved for future generations
The oldest landmark in North Cornelly has been saved for future generations thanks to a local community organisation
...Learn more Glamorgan Gazette Newspaper
Annual Gambo Race 2011 Cancelled
This community event held on August Bank Holiday Sunday has been cancelled due to public 'Health & Safety' issues imposed by local
Authorities & the Police.