Perthygleision, Aberfan
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Perthygleision, Aberfan
Image: © Stefan Czapski Taken: 19 Jun 2011
Looking south along the street which for parts of its length is also known as Noel Terrace and Walter's Terrace. The plan of Aberfan might be thought of as a bit like the constellation known as the Plough - with Perthygleision and Bryn Taf forming a long handle at the southern end of the village. This view gives absolutely no impression of the steepness of the hillside on which this former mining village stands, as Perthygleision runs pretty much along a contour, along the valley side. Happily, the name 'Perthygleision' has never had to give way to an English equivalent, though I remember being told - long ago - that it meant something like 'Green Hedges'.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.6864
Longitude
-3.34221