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Ystrad Mynach, Glamorgan

Ystrad Mynach is a small town in the Rhymney Valley in Glamorgan. The nearby Penallta Colliery was the last coal mine to close in the valley. Notable buildings and structures include the Ystrad Mynach railway station, opened in 1890, the viaduct and a sculpture to commemorate the areas industrial heritage. The town is within the council area of Caerphilly.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.640899,-3.231798
Grid Reference: ST 1485 9428
Community (Civil Parish): Gelligaer C
Council Area: Caerphilly CA
Police Area: Gwent PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 51569
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ystrad_Mynach,_Glamorgan_51569

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