GLAMORGANSHIRE, by the Welsh called Gwlad Morganwg or Yvorganwg, i. e. the county of Morganwg; a county of South Wales, bounded on the south by the Severn sea, on the north by Brecknock-shire, on the east by Monmouthshire, and on the west by Caermarthenshire. It extends in length 48 miles, in breadth 27; and in circumference about 116. On the north side, where there are mountains covered with snow a great part of the year, the air is sharp, and the soil very indifferent; but, on the south side, as the country approaches nearer to a level, the soil grows better, producing plenty both of corn and grofs. Its commodities are black cattle, sheep, coals, lead, fish, and butter. The chief rivers of this country are the Rhymney or Renny, the Taff, the Ogmore, the A-ron, the Cledaugh, and the Tavye. This country was formerly full of castles, most of which are now fallen to decay. It hath many small harbours on the coast for exporting coals and provisions. Of the former it sends large quantities both to England and Ireland; but of the latter, to England almost solely, especially butter. It sends two members to parliament, one for the shire, and one for the borough of Cardiff the capital.