Ystradgynlais, Mining town in Powys, Wales
Ystradgynlais extends along the River Tawe at the northeastern end of the Swansea Valley, surrounded by the hills of Varteg and Mynydd Allt-y-Grug.
The settlement transformed from a small hamlet of 993 residents in 1801 to an industrial center through the development of coal mines and the Ynyscedwyn Ironworks.
The Welfare Hall, funded by miner donations in 1934, serves as a central venue for theater productions, film screenings, and community gatherings.
The town center contains essential services, shops, and a bus station with regular connections to Swansea, while National Cycle Route 43 passes through the southern area.
The Anglo-Celtic Watch Company operated a factory in Ystradgynlais from 1947 to 1980, producing up to 1.25 million watches annually at its peak production.
Location: Powys
GPS coordinates: 51.78101,-3.75107
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:53
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