Van - From 'A Topographical Dictionary of Wales' (1849) VAN, a township, in the parish of Bedwas, union of Cardiff, hundred of Caerphilly, county of Glamorgan, South Wales, 1 mile (E.) from Caerphilly; containing 58 inhabitants. The remainder of the parish is in the hundred of Wentlloog, county of Monmouth, and is connected with this township by Bedwas bridge, across the river Romney, which separates the two counties. |