It is located some 15 miles along the coast from Cardiff and lies between Barry and Llantwit Major.

In 1917 a new professional arrived at Barry Golf Club by the name of David James Rees.

His four-year-old son, Dai Rees, learned the game there and went on to become a legend in world golf, captaining the British Ryder Cup team which beat America in 1957.

[1] Gileston/West Aberthaw beach overlooking Limpert Bay has a number of pillboxes which still stand from World War II.

In 1771 the Bishop of Llandaff recorded that the population consisted of the rector and his family (who was also the squire of the manor house); a farmer, his wife, son and four servants; an old man and an old woman.