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History around the area - North CornellyHistory around the Area
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North Cornelly - Brief History
Online Etymology DictionarySurnames like Lovel are versions of diminutives of 'Wolf' in Old French or Anglo-Norman, either from
nicknames 'Wolf Cub' (meaning... son of wolf) - this name came to England with the Normans.
[ Wolf and Werewolf ]
Online Etymology Dictionary
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Originally a sub manor of the Kenfig Borough which lay outside the boundaries of the Borough itself, its
earliest holders were the Lupellus family who later adopted the name Lovel.
The earliest recorded name of the village from a document that dates from before 1183 is the rather
cumbersome 'The Vill of Walter Lupellus'. The name Cornelly arose probably due to its close proximity to the
crossroads (Cornelly Cross) where the road to the original village of Cornelly (Present
South Cornelly) branched off from the main road.
The village adjoining the Cornelly junction therefore became known by that name and 'North' and 'South'
were added to distinguish between the two.
North Cornelly Cross
Aerial photo of Cornelly Cross - The Carbide Works is in distance
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School Terrace, North Cornelly Cross - The Old School is on the right
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Cornelly Arms, North Cornelly
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Once known as Croes y Green, this crossroads which stands at the heart of modern-day North Cornelly
has been here for well over 700 years.
The original village lay some distance away from the cross to the north east in the area between
the manor house (Hall Farm) and the present day New House Inn.
A blacksmith's shop was built on North Cornelly Cross about 1738 which continued in use until
the early part of the 20th century.
Local Roads - Street Names
Heol Fach (Little Road)
Despite its name (perhaps acquired when the 'Big Road' through Pyle was opened in the 15th century), Heol Fach
during the medieval period was part of the main highway through the coastal plain of Glamorgan.
Analysis of medieval documents shows that this road descended from Stormy Down along what is now 'Heol Y Sheet'
on Broadlands Estate, as far as Cornelly Cross and then headed towards the town of Kenfig. It was probably from this
earlier period that it acquired the name of 'Cartway' which is often given as an alternative in 17th century documents.
At the 'Croes Y Ddadl' road junction, Heol Fach connected with the ancient trackway leading down from Cefn Cribbwr
to the coast. The road to Pont Velin Newydd (certainly in being in the 13th century) and presumably a road leading
direct to the town of Kenfig.
Croes Y Ddadl (Cross of Dispute)
The base of this cross stands, almost completely buried by sand in the dunes a little north east of the crossroads
formed by the junction of Heol Fach with the road from Marlas to Maudlam.
Presumably it marks the original site of this crossroads which has been 'pushed' inland away from it by the
advancing sand. The name seems to imply that it was originally a place used by local people as a meeting point
at which differences and disputes between them could be settled.
If Croes Y Ddadl is accepted as Cross of dispute
then perhaps the dissensions that arose here were with merchants attempting to bypass the Borough markets by
utilizing the Pont Velin Newydd crossing.
In 1843 it was the location chosen for a large public meeting held to voice local unrest at the manner
in which the local toll-gates were being operated by the Turnpike Trust.
[ Turnpike Trust Wikipedia ]
Bibliography:
(1) Cornelly Community Council
(2) Bridgend Library & Information Services, Coed Parc, Bridgend
(3) Mr Rob Bowen, personal local historical knowledge
(4) Photographs: Old Cornelly, Rob Bowen
Webpage Author:
Mr Rob Bowen, Kenfig.org Local Community Group, 2008
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Glen Rosa Café (Betty's Café)
Demolished for yet more housing in April / May 2007, this prefabricated wooden / corregated tin roof
buiding in North Cornelly was an important part of Cornelly's community throughout the ages.
The Glen Rosa Café was once a meeting place for the local Women's Institute, a Sunday School and
Political meeting place in North Cornelly.
Witness the Glen Rosa's demolition [ Learn more ]
Exclusive to Kenfig.org
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Annual Gambo Race
The Gambo Race traverses a route from the Prince of Wales Inn, Kenfig through North
Cornelly towards Pyle RFC.
Aimed at encouraging local community spirit together with raising monies for local
charities, the Gambo Race has taken on a Carnival Type Atmosphere with each yearly event
captured for posterity exclusively here on Kenfig.org
Exclusive World Coverage [ Annual Gambo Race ]
The 2007 Gambo Race [ View Complete Event ]
New House Inn
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The history of the Inn
David Edwards, landlord of the New House Inn, North Cornelly, has recently retired
from the pub which has been in his family for several generations.
Kenfig.org wish Dave & Rickey well for the future in their retirement - We also wish
Anthony & Emily Wilkinson great success with their new venture in taking over the pub.
New House Inn history special [ Learn more ]
New House Inn [ Official website ]
Annual Cricket Match 2007
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The Annual Cricket Match
A charity event between the New House Inn Barbarians V Pyle RFC Zimbabweans takes
place each year on the weekend preceeding The Annual Gambo Race.
Monies raised from this event are added to all monies raised on the gambo day and
distributed to groups throughout the community.
The Annual Cricket Match
New House Inn Barbarians V Pyle RFC Zimbabweans [ View photos ]
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