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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Aberthin

  

Aberthin Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Aberthin

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Aberthin culture & places

The village hall committee organises many events throughout the year, such as a duck race, a free bonfire and fireworks display. The annual Village Day has a barbecue, live music and a dog show.

Aberthin etymology

Thomas Morgan recorded an early belief that the village had been a place of druidic sacrifices, and that the name derived from the word Abertha (sacrifice) However, this derivation is now considered a folk etymology. The name is most likely a simple contraction of “Aber-Nant-y-Berthyn”

You can visit Aberthin places with Walkfo Aberthin to hear history at Aberthin’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Aberthin has 35 places to visit in our interactive Aberthin map, with amazing history, culture & travel facts you can explore the same way you would at a museum or art gallery with information audio headset. With Walkfo, you can travel by foot, bike or bus throughout Aberthin, being in the moment, without digital distraction or limits to a specific walking route. Our historic audio walks, National Trust interactive audio experiences, digital tour guides for English Heritage locations are available at Aberthin places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Aberthin & the surrounding areas.

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Walkfo: Visit Aberthin Places Map
35 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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Walkfo Aberthin tourism map key: places to see & visit like National Trust sites, Blue Plaques, English Heritage locations & top tourist destinations in Aberthin

  

Best Aberthin places to visit

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Aberthin has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Aberthin’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Aberthin’s information audio spots:

St Donat’s Church, Welsh St Donats Records of 1180 describe the church as a chapel confirmed to the Abbey of Tewkesbury. By 1563 it was known to have served as a parish church for the community. By 1764 it received a stipend from Queen Anne’s Bounty and was described as a curacy.

Church of the Holy Cross, Cowbridge The Church of the Holy Cross is a medieval church in Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. Believed to have been built in the 13th century, the church has an unusual tower design. It was listed as a Grade I building on 12 May 1963.

Cowbridge town wall Cowbridge town wall is a Grade II*-listed medieval wall in the small market town of Cowbridge in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. The walls were built by about 1300 and are believed to have been used to collect tolls from the town’s market, held twice-weekly.

Church of St John the Baptist, Llanblethian The Church of St John the Baptist is a medieval church in Llanblethian in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. Believed to have been built in the 12th century, the church boasts an unusual tower. It underwent extensive restoration in the late 19th century.

St Hilary’s Church, St Hilary (Vale of Glamorgan) The Parish Church of St Hilary (Welsh: Eglwys Sant Ilar) is a Grade II* listed Anglican church in the Vale of Glamorgan, south Wales. It is one of 11 churches in the Parish of Cowbridge.

Old Beaupre Castle Old Beaupre Castle (Welsh: Hen Gastell y Bewpyr) is a ruined medieval fortified manor house in Llanfair, outside Cowbridge in Wales. It is a Grade I listed building and is presently under the care of Cadw.

Llandough Castle Llandough Castle is a 14th-century tower house located in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. It was assigned Grade II* listed building status in 1981. It is currently a private residence.

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