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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2 Glebeland Street
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8AU
1st Floor Unit 10
Merthyr Road
Merthyr Tydfil, CF14 1DG
48 High Street
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DE
Castle Yard
Pontmorlais
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UB
34 S.o. Davies Sqr. Georgetown
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1DR
Pantglas Rd
Aberfan
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4QH
14 St Donats Cl
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 1JP
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Pontmorlais
Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UT
Units 8 & 9 Merthyr Tydfil Industrial Estate
Dowlais
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TD
Pontsarn
Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 2TS
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