Merthyr Tydfil is an ancient town in the Welsh Taff Bargoed Valley. Known also as simply 'Merthyr', which is the Welsh word for "martyr", the town is named after Saint Tydfil, the daughter of the Celtic king Brychan. It is said the princess was killed by pagans in the town in circa 480 AD.
Merthyr is prettily situated among the valleys of Wales, by the Brecon Beacons National Park, and on a National Cycle Route. The valley is a popular area for outdoor pursuits, featuring the Parc Taf Bargoed and the Summit Centre (or Climbing Centre).
Archaeological evidence indicates that the area has been inhabited by human populations from approximately 1000 BCE. Hillfortswere are known to have been built and lived in during the Iron Age by a tribe known as the Silures, which were replaced later by Romans forts. Remains of the Roman fortress at Penydarren can still be seen, along with parts of the Roman Road network of the region, which forms part of a very popular walking route. The remains of the Norman Morlais Castle are also a popular site to visit.
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6 Glebeland St
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AU
81 Harlech Drive
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1JU
28 Victoria St
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8BW
Market Square
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8BY
33 Dan Y Parc View
Incline Top
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 0GF
32 Greenfield Ter
Troedyrhiw
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4JD
46 Victoria St
Dowlais
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 3RW
Paris House
Aberfan Rd
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QN
13 Criccieth Grove
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1JY
26 Lancaster Villas
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8SN
Morlais Castle Golf Club
Pant
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2UY
Green Acres
Ynysfach
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1AG
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