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Merthyr Tydfil is a town in Glamorgan. Often called just Merthyr, it is said to be named after Tydfil, daughter of King Brychan of Brycheiniog, who according to legend was slain at Merthyr by pagans about 480 CE. Noted for its industrial past, Merthyr was known as the 'Iron Capital of the World' in the early 19th century, due to the scale of its iron production. The world's first ever railway journey happened in Merthyr in 1804, travelling nine miles from the ironworks at Penydarren to the Glamorganshire Canal on the Merthyr Tramroad. Cyfarthfa Castle is a castellated mansion that was the home of the Crawshay family, ironmasters of Cyfarthfa Ironworks. the town is within the council area of Merthyr Tydfil.
Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Merthyr Tudful
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.745911,-3.378347
Grid Reference: SO 0493 0614
Community (Civil Parish): Town C
Council Area: Merthyr Tydfil CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 30112
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Merthyr_Tydfil,_Glamorgan_30112
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Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Merthyr Tudful
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.745911,-3.378347
Grid Reference: SO 0493 0614
Community (Civil Parish): Town C
Council Area: Merthyr Tydfil CA
Police Area: South Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 30112
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Merthyr_Tydfil,_Glamorgan_30112
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