Llantwit Major
town · Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan
WelshAI-generated
Llantwit Major means 'St. Illtud's church'. It is named after the 6th-century Welsh saint Illtud. 'Major' distinguishes it from Llantwit Minor.
Word origins
- Llan
- Welshchurch, parish, settlement(from llan "enclosure, church")
- twit
- WelshIlltud(from Illtud "Illtud (saint's name)")
- Major
- Latingreater(from maior "greater")
Historical forms
Llantwit