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Title: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: resu on Tuesday 15 October 19 00:40 BST (UK)

Does anyone know where the T'yr Cwm farm in Llandyfaelog, Carmarthenshire is located?  I just discovered that my ancestor Keturah Vaughan was born there and I am coming to Wales in one week.  I would love to know where she was born to maybe be able to see the farm for myself.  I would appreciate any help you can give me.  Thanks.

Sincerely, Resu

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Ruskie on Tuesday 15 October 19 01:48 BST (UK)

What year was Keturah born?

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Kay99 on Tuesday 15 October 19 04:59 BST (UK)

Searching addresses in the 1861 there is a Tyr Cwm in the hamlet of Moelfre in the parish of Llandyfaelog  which I think ties in with this property https://maps.nls.uk/view/102179510#zoom=5&lat=2203&lon=7744&layers=BT

Kay

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: resu on Tuesday 15 October 19 05:13 BST (UK)

Keturah was born in 1827.  And thanks, Kay, for your help.  You are wonderful.

Sincerely, Resu

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Ruskie on Tuesday 15 October 19 06:26 BST (UK)

Well found Kay.  :) I looked all over but couldn’t find.p the farm. Obviously not looking in the right place.  :)

Here it is on a side by side map to give you an idea where to look for it when you visit. Nothing can be seen of it from above if it still stands, but you might want to have a look anyway.

https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=17.846101774621673&lat=51.8215&lon=-4.3090&layers=168&right=BingHyb

The parish boundary: https://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/CMN/Llandefaelog just to check it falls within.

I can’t get anywhere near where it is (or used to be) on google streetview.

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Kay99 on Tuesday 15 October 19 07:42 BST (UK)

Thanks Ruskie - I love a locational puzzle.   Sad that the property isn't there anymore

Kay

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Ruskie on Tuesday 15 October 19 09:04 BST (UK)

Me too. I love exploring maps.  ;)

I don’t know what is hiding beneath those trees, though sadly, it doesn’t look too encouraging.  :(

I had a brief google street view jaunt along a nearby road, noticed a driveway to a fairly dilapidated house, and wondered if there is any trace of T’yr Cwm, it might be in a similar or worse state. Looking at the maps, I’m not sure how to get to it. It could be worth resu have a good poke around, and maybe even asking some neighbours if any of them remember a house there.  :)

There look to be a lot of new builds in the area. Nice part of the world though.  ;)

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Kay99 on Tuesday 15 October 19 12:59 BST (UK)

Yes - looking on Bing Maps the Ordinance Survey layer (shows the public footpaths) still shows the building although as Ruskie says it may very dilapidated.   

Access to building appears be from Croes-y-ceiliog  via by a Public Footpath/track located by the village post box/phone box

Kay

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: resu on Tuesday 15 October 19 21:01 BST (UK)

I just have to say Thanks again for all the help.  Those maps are amazing.  If I am able to find these places it will only be because of your kindness, both of you.

Sincerely, Resu

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: Ruskie on Tuesday 15 October 19 22:58 BST (UK)

Have an enjoyable adventure. Even if you can’t find any remains of the house you can soak up the atmosphere.    :)

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: resu on Wednesday 16 October 19 01:35 BST (UK)

I will and thanks again so much.

Sincerely, Resu

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: BillyF on Thursday 17 October 19 11:44 BST (UK)

I hope you have a good trip, but just watch out as there are  at least 2 Croesiceiliogs !

I say this because a couple of years ago I came across someone who had come to Carmarthen instead of Caernarfon.

Title: Re: T'yr Cwm farm, Llandyfaelog
Post by: resu on Thursday 17 October 19 17:29 BST (UK)

Thanks for the heads up.  I appreciate that.

Sincerely, Resu