| Background | Civil parish councils were established by the Local Government Act 1894. The civil parishes took over some responsibilities previously administered by the (ecclesiastical) parish vestry. In 1974, parish councils in Wales became known as community councils or town councils and existing boundaries were altered. |
| Description | Records of Llangeinor parish comprising overseer's rate book, 1880; overseer's account, 1684-1685; petty constable's account, 1700; warrant to petty constable, 1700; agreement to build new bridge at Abergarw, 1785; notice of vestry decision concerning footpath, 1875; copy of tithe apportionment, 1844. |