Splott, Residential suburb in Cardiff, United Kingdom
Splott is a residential suburb in Cardiff featuring rows of Victorian terraced houses built during the area's industrial expansion in the late 1800s. The district combines this characteristic architecture with community amenities like parks, schools, and shops, while maintaining convenient connections to the city center.
The area emerged in the 1890s from former Upper Splott and Lower Splott Farms to house workers at the nearby East Moors Steelworks. This rapid transformation into an urban residential area was directly driven by the steel industry that shaped Cardiff's growth.
Welsh-speaking workers who arrived after 1891 established several chapels that shaped the spiritual life of the community. These places of worship still reflect the strong connection residents maintained to their language and heritage.
The area is easily accessible by public transport with direct links to the city center. Walking is the best way to explore the residential streets and local shops that make up the neighborhood.
The name Splott appears in records from 1440 and may derive from 'God's Plot' because the land was once owned by the Bishop of Llandaff. This ancient connection to the region's religious history adds unexpected depth to the suburb's origins.
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