Cardiff became a borough in 1542 and further Royal Charters were granted to it by Elizabeth I in 1600 and James I in 1608. In 1573, it was made a head port for collection of customs duties. Pembrokeshire historian George Owen described Cardiff in 1602 as "the fayrest towne in Wales yett not the welthiest". It gained a second Royal Charter in 1608.
cardiff became a borough in 1542 and further royal charters were granted to it by elizabeth i in 1600 and james i in 1608 in 1573 it was made a head port for collection of customs duties pembrokeshire historian george owen described cardiff in 1602 as "the fayrest towne in wales yett not the welthiest" it gained a second royal charter in 1608