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Sully, Vale of Glamorgan history

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Medieval Sully

The village could be named as an abbreviation of “south lea” meaning “southern pasture” Baron Reginald de Sully was awarded the Manor of Sully in 1093 by the conqueror of Glamorgan Sir Robert Fitzhamon. De Sully also had extensive estates in Devon but he is recorded as having built a small fortified castle in Sully, the remains of which have mostly vanished.

Changes in the Manor

The Manor of Sully is recorded as being sold in its entirety to Sir Thomas Stradling in 1538. It stayed in his family until 1811 although the family had changed their name to Drake by then. The eight circular rickstands at Cog Farm are approximately 3 metres high, stone built and lipped at the top.

Village Growth

In the 19th century Sully was almost entirely agricultural in nature and the population fluctuated between only 150 to 200 individuals. By 1920 this had still only increased to 550 despite the explosive growths of nearby Penarth and Barry. Sully is now mainly a middle income dormitory suburb of Cardiff with a still expanding population of just over 5,000.

SS Pilton

SS Pilton ran aground during gale force winds in December 1924. She was aground for three months, providing a steady source of income for Sully caterers.

Sully, Vale of Glamorgan etymology

Bilingual road signs at either end of the village announce Sully and Sili. Some residents have expressed the view that it belittles the village. The origins of the name Sully / Sili are unclear, but the most likely explanation is that it is a Norman name.

Sully, Vale of Glamorgan landmarks

The Captain’s Wife public house opened in 1977 after conversion of several quayside cottages. The St John Baptist Church, known as Sully Church, is a Grade II listed building. The Atlantic Trading Estate is between Sully and Barry, and The Bendricks is a major site of interest for paleontologists.

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

Gibbonsdown Gibbonsdown, colloquially known as ‘Gibby’, is a residential area and electoral ward situated in the north east of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It borders Merthyr Dyfan to the northwest and Cadoxton to the southeast.

Cadoxton Court Dovecote Cadoxton Court Dovecote is a medieval structure dating from the 13th century. It is the largest of the remaining medieval dovecotes in the Vale and a Grade I listed building.

Cadoxton, Vale of Glamorgan Cadoxton is a district of Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It was once originally its own village, separate from Barry. It grew up around Saint Cadoc’s parish church, which survives.

Dinas Powys F.C. Dinas Powys F.C. play in the Ardal Leagues South West, which is tier 3 of the Welsh football pyramid. They have an academy with over 100 players.

St. Andrews Major St. Andrew’s Major (Welsh: Saint Andras) is a village and parish in the community of Dinas Powys in the Vale of Glamorgan, south-eastern Wales.

Lavernock Battery Lavernock Battery was built in the late 1860s to protect the ports of the Severn Estuary. It was replaced by a new anti-aircraft battery during World War II.

Sully Hospital Sully Hospital was a psychiatric hospital in Sully, Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. It has since been converted into luxury apartments and remains a Grade II* listed building.

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