Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Bridgend within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bridgend.-- market town with ry. sta., Coyty and Newcastle pars., Glamorganshire, 17½ miles W. of Cardiff and 191 NW. of London, pop. 4153, P.O., T.O., 3 Banks. Market-day, Saturday; has mfrs. of woollen, and trade in corn; also, iron-works, stone quarries, and coalmines.