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.
To view this fascinating programme, click here.
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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
Click here to read the latest Freeman's newsletter
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Court Leet Dinner
This year's Court Leet Dinner will take place on Friday, May 13th at the Three Saints Hotel, Llantrisant.
The Guest Speaker is Prof Dai Smith, Chairman of the Arts Council of Wales.
For further details, contact the Clerk to the Town Trust, Howard Thomas.
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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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