Perthcelyn

Perthcelyn

Approach to Perthcelyn
Perthcelyn
 Perthcelyn shown within Rhondda Cynon Taf
OS grid referenceST0555697619
Principal areaRhondda Cynon Taf
Ceremonial countyMid Glamorgan
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post town MOUNTAIN ASH/Aberpennar
Postcode district CF45
Dialling code 01443
Police South Wales
Fire South Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK ParliamentCynon Valley
Welsh AssemblyCynon Valley
List of places
UK
Wales
Rhondda Cynon Taf

Coordinates: 51°40′10″N 3°22′01″W / 51.669378°N 3.367071°W / 51.669378; -3.367071

Perthcelyn[1] is a village and district of the community of Penrhiwceiber within the Cynon Valley in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

Geography

Pertheclyn is located on the hillside above Penrhiwceiber, with the village being bounded by Penrhiwceiber to the north and east, and by Tyntetown to the south. Local facilities include 'Pertheclyn Primary School', 'Perthcelyn Infant School' and 'Perthcelyn Community Centre'. Historically Penrhiwceiber Colliery[2] was located nearby on the outskirts of the village.

Gallery

References

  1. "Geograph:: Photos of perthcelyn". www.geograph.org.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
  2. "Penrhiwceiber Colliery". www.welshcoalmines.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-03-22.
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