Glynfach

Glynfach
Glynfach
 Glynfach shown within Rhondda Cynon Taf
OS grid referenceST030908
Principal areaRhondda Cynon Taf
Ceremonial countyMid Glamorgan
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town PORTH
Postcode district CF39
Dialling code 01443
Police South Wales
Fire South Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK ParliamentRhondda
Welsh AssemblyRhondda
List of places
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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Coordinates: 51°36′38″N 3°24′33″W / 51.61060°N 3.40928°W / 51.61060; -3.40928

Glynfach (Welsh for 'small valley') is a district of the community and electoral ward of Cymmer, within the town of Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taf. There are no shops in Glynfach, however there is one pub - The Colliers Arms - and one parish church - St. John's Church. Glynfach consists of only a handful of streets, most of which are terraces.

Adjoining Glynfach is the small district of Britannia. Glynfach was also once the location of Glynfach Colliery, sunk in 1851.

External links

The Colliers Arms St John's Church

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