Deeds of properties in Loughor, Llangyfelach, Swansea and Llanelli, 1743-1907; maps and plans, [late 18th cent.], [c. 1907] and Swansea Canal Bill papers, [c. 1794].
Maes-y-gelynen Estate Records
This material is held atWest Glamorgan Archive Service
- Reference
- GB 216 D/D MYG
- Dates of Creation
- 1743-1907
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 0.027 cubic metres (1 box)
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Bevexe-fach farm and other smaller adjoining properties, situated between Gowerton and Dunvant, in the parish of Loughor were acquired by Ann Elizabeth Walker of Gelli-feddan in the parish of Llangyfelach and David Thomas of Maes-y-gelynen near Morriston. The Swansea Canal was constructed by the Swansea Canal Navigation Company between 1794-1798. It was used for transporting coal from the Upper Swansea Valley to Swansea for export, or for use in the Lower Swansea Valley industries
Arrangement
Arranged into the following: Deeds of properties in the parishes of Loughor, Llangyfelach, Swansea and Llanelli; maps and plans; Swansea Canal Bill papers
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
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Note
Compiled by Seri Crawley for the ANW project. The following sources were used in the compilation of this description: West Glamorgan Archive Service, Maes-y-gelynen Estate; The Swansea Canal (http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/southwest/sites/local_history/pages/swansea_canal.shtml) viewed 22/04/05.
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Appraisal Information
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