Glynmeirch Estate Records

This material is held atSwansea University Archives

  • Reference
    • GB 217 LAC/43
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1716-1920
  • Physical Description
    • 3 boxes

Scope and Content

Title deeds of the Glynmeirch Estate, Llangyfelach 1716-1905; legal papers relating to the settlement of estates of Isaac and Gwenllian Jones 1868-1920; plans and papers relating to building development in Pontardawe 1912-1914; miscellaneous papers 1722-1917.

Administrative / Biographical History

These records concern the Glynmeirch Estate, Llangyfelach, Pontardawe of Isaac and Gwenllian Jones. The estate was variously known as Clyn y Merch, Kellymerch or Clynmerch. The estate had previously been part of the Nydfwch estate and from 1759 part of the Penllergaer estate. In 1808 it came into the possession of the John (alias Jones) family. The Glynmeirch estate remained in their ownership until 1923 when the estate was sold.

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