Cynon Valley, Glamorgan

Former coal mining valley. Lies between Rhondda and the Merthyr Valley. Named from River Cynon. Two main towns: Aberdare in the north of the Valley and Mountain Ash in the south.

Place Type: Valley
Alternative name(s): Cwm Cynon
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.6979,-3.4117
Grid Reference: SO 0253 0084
Council Area: Rhondda Cynon Taf CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 65777
Entry Type: Main listing (P)

GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Cynon_Valley,_Glamorgan_65777

Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Cynon_Valley

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