Other current and historical names
Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Newcastle within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Newcastle, par., Glamorgan, on river Ogmore, partly in Bridgend, 3039 ac., pop. 4496; consists of 2 townships - Higher Newcastle, 2169 ac., pop. 3435; and Lower Newcastle, 870 ac., pop. 1061.