It is located near the edge of the Vale of Glamorgan Golf Club and Hensol Castle.

[1] Clawdd Coch is documented as having some degree of importance as a Roman settlement and it is believed to be the final resting place of Ostorius.

[2] A notable smelting operation of lead and copper took place in the vicinity at what was known as "Dol-y-felin-blwm".

[3] Presumably he lived in what is Clawdd Coch guest house, a long farmhouse which was built in the 1650s.

It was a favourite of Ivor Novello, who would often spend relaxing weekends here, to gain inspiration for his works.