Raglan Village
Monmouthshire, Wales, UK

RAGLAN / RHAGLAN (Gwe) Raghelan (1254). Meaning: probably from WELSH rhag 'fore' and glan 'bank', hence 'rampart'.

Raglan Village (1254) exists in the shadow of Raglan Castle. The link between the Castle and Village was broken after the castle was destroyed in 1646. Subsequently, the Duke of Beaufort, owner of the ruins of Raglan Castle and the lands surrounding Raglan continued to be an important influence in Village life until 1920 when his lands were sold. During the Napoleonic Wars, travelers began to take an interest in the beauty of Wales and were drawn to Raglan Castle. Today the Village has a lively and friendly reputation with three Church's, three pubs, two butchers, a primary school and health centre along with other assorted shops.... and, of course, the Castle

• Records and Archives of Raglan & District Local History Group
• Raglan Village in the 20th Century (NEW)
• History of Raglan Village (wikipedia)
  

Established in 1955, the Raglan and Local District History Group entertains and informs local villagers of the history around us. The aim of the society is: To encourage the study of local history in the area and further research into the subject

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Projects and activities

• Raglan Storytelling Project, 2007
• Raglan Local Ways, 2008

Other

• BBC Wales: family history
• Gwent Record Office
• Monmouthshire Transcripts
• Monmouthshire Family History (NEW SITE)
  

For information please contact Cheryl Morgan, Raglan Local History Group: raglan_history@NO SPAM yahoo.co.uk (remove NO SPAM before using email address)



Last updated: 12 April  2009

 

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