Llanmihangel
hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales
Llanmihangel (Welsh: Llanfihangel y Bont-faen) is a small hamlet in the Vale of Glamorgan. It lies 2.5 miles (4 km) southwest of Cowbridge and between Llandow and Sigingstone.
Toponymy
The Welsh name for the village (Llanfihangel y Bont-Faen) translates to 'Saint Michael's Church of the Bridge Stone'. The English name for the village comes from an unmutated version of the Welsh name Mihangel (Michael in English) and Llan, a Welsh word that translates to a 'church' or the 'area surrounding a church'.
Historical buildings
Plas Llanmihangel is a grade I listed manor house in the centre of the village on Llanmihangel Road. It dates back to the 12th century originally being owned by a Norman knight. In 16th and 17th centuries, the Thomas family took ownership. The last person to own the manor was Sir Robert Thomas, 2nd Baronet.
St Michael's Church is an Anglican church close to Llanmihangel Place. It is led by Reverend C.A Vaughan.
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