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Bargoed, Glamorgan

Bargoed is a town in the Rhymney Valley in Glamorgan. It stands on the west bank of the Rhymney River, which forms the border with Monmouthshire. Originally a market town, Bargoed grew into a substantial town following the opening of a colliery in 1903. The town is within the council area of Caerphilly.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Bargod
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.691176,-3.229562
Grid Reference: ST 1510 9987
Community (Civil Parish): Bargoed C
Council Area: Caerphilly CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 2382
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bargoed,_Glamorgan_2382

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