Visit Flemingston Places

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The Walkfo guide to things to do & explore in Flemingston

  

Flemingston Places Overview: History, Culture & Facts about Flemingston

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Flemingston history

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Flemingston belonged to Sir John Fleming, one of the twelve knights who came in with Fitzhamon in the time of William Rufus. Flemingston was described as belonging to what is now called the Hundred of Cowbridge, within the County of Glamorgan. In 1801, the population amounted to 66 residents.

Flemingston etymology

Flemingston derives its name from the family of Fleming, who possessed St. George’s castle and lordship. Its ancient name in Welsh is Llanmihangel y Twyn, or as it was afterwards called, Michaelston Le Mont.

Flemingston geography / climate

Flemingston is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) south-southeast from Cowbridge, 9.25 miles (14.89 km) from Llantrisant, 2 miles (3.2 km) north of St Athan. The River Thaw flows to the east across Flemingston Moor; excavations on the moor have unearthed some pottery dated to the 12th-13th centuries.

You can visit Flemingston places with Walkfo Flemingston to hear history at Flemingston’s places whilst walking around using the free digital tour app. Walkfo Flemingston has 27 places to visit in our interactive Flemingston 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 Flemingston, 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 Flemingston places, with a AI tour guide to help you get the best from a visit to Flemingston & the surrounding areas.

“Curated content for millions of locations across the UK, with 27 audio facts unique to Flemingston places in an interactive Flemingston map you can explore.”

Walkfo: Visit Flemingston Places Map
27 tourist, history, culture & geography spots

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

  

Best Flemingston places to visit

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

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.

Gileston Manor Gileston Manor is a manor and country house located next to St Giles’ Church in the small village of Gileston near St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.

Vale of Glamorgan The Vale of Glamorgan is a principal area with county borough status . It borders Cardiff, Cardiff, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend County Borough to the west, Cardiff to the east and the Bristol Channel to the south . It is the southernmost unitary authority in Wales . The largest town is Barry, with Penarth, Llantwit Major and Cowbridge .

Llanmihangel Place Llanmihangel Place is a Grade I listed manor house in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. The house dates back to the 12th century, when it was constructed as a single-storey dwelling.

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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