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Old Cwmbrân
Old Cwmbrân (; also known as Cwmbrân Village) is an area of Cwmbrân, Torfaen in Wales, within the Historic counties of Wales, historic boundaries of Monmouthshire (historic), Monmouthshire. Original village Old Cwmbrân was the village which gave the 1950s New towns in the United Kingdom, New Town of Cwmbrân its name, the New Town being an amalgamation of the villages of Pontnewydd, Llanyrafon, Croesyceiliog and (Old) Cwmbrân. Village amenities Despite being part of the much larger Cwmbrân conurbation, Old Cwmbrân retains many of the amenities of an independence, independent village. The main high street has numerous shops and public houses. The area boasts a large Anglican Church (building), church and a Roman Catholic church as well as a health centre and small supermarket known as ''WHAT!'' Old Cwmbrân has become the home of Torfaen's first licensed sexshop. Geographically, Old Cwmbrân all but merged with adjacent Southville, Torfaen, Southville, Llantarnam and Cwmbran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cwmbrân
Cwmbran ( ; , also in use as an alternative spelling in English) is a town in the county borough of Torfaen in South Wales. Lying within the Historic counties of Wales, historic boundaries of Monmouthshire (historic), Monmouthshire, Cwmbran was designated as a New towns in the United Kingdom, New Town in 1949 to provide new employment opportunities in the south eastern portion of the South Wales Coalfield. Geography Comprising the villages of Old Cwmbran, Pontnewydd, Upper Cwmbran, Henllys, Torfaen, Henllys, Croesyceiliog, Llantarnam and Llanyrafon, its population had grown to 48,535 by 2011. This makes it the List of urban areas in Wales by population, sixth largest urban area in Wales. Sitting as it does at the corner of the South Wales Coalfield, it has a hilly aspect to its western and northern edges, with the surrounding hills climbing to over . The Afon Llwyd forms the major river valley, although the most significant water course is probably the remains of the Monmouthsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
