WELCOME TO LLANTRISANT.NET
WELCOME to the home of the Freemen of Llantrisant, a website established by Llantrisant Town Trust. For more than six and a half centuries the Freemen have played a vital role in the every day life of this ancient Welsh town.
They proudly uphold the traditions passed down from their forefathers while fiercely protecting the common lands held under their jurisdiction.
This website is designed to outline the role played by the Freemen of Llantrisant since the presentment of a Royal Charter in 1346. It will give Freemen the opportunity to trace their lineage, while also allowing those with a hereditary right to become a Freemen the opportunity to apply for the privilege.
We hope this website encourages you to learn more about this beautiful little town as you prepare to visit Llantrisant and see it in all its glory for yourself!
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Historic Archive Film Discovered
During the 1960s Welsh writer and broadcaster Gwyn Thomas made a series of programmes for TWW in which he visited different towns and villages.
In this programme, narrated by Glyn Houston, Gwyn takes a journey from Llantrisant to the Rhondda Valley.
Today, his unique, warm and darkly humorous observations give us a fascinating insight into what life was like for people living in these Welsh communities over 40 years ago.
To view this fascinating programme, click here.
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Beating the Bounds - June 12th 2010
Beating the Bounds originated in Llantrisant centuries ago. The seven-mile walk around the boundary of the Ancient Borough marks out the area covered by the 1346 Royal Charter.
Beating the Bounds - which only takes place every seven years - was held on June 12th 2010 and more than 12,000 visited the town
To view images of the day, visit our Facebook page and become a fan of Llantrisant's Beating the Bounds.
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BECOME A FREEMAN OF LLANTRISANT
Are you eligible to become a Freeman of Llantrisant? Are you the grandson, son or son-in-law of an existing Freeman?
Freemen are enrolled at the annual Court Leet held in May every year at the Guildhall in Llantrisant.
Click here to enroll as a Freeman of Llantrisant
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Family History Research Projects
Through this website you can discover whether your ancestors were Freemen of Llantrisant by viewing the Roll.
This document is updated every year as new Freemen are inaugurated at the Court Leet Dinner.
To View The Freeman's Roll, click here
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