Ponthir
Ponthir (Welsh: Pont-hir) is a large village at the south-west of the county borough of Torfaen on the boundary of the city of Newport, South Wales.
[edit] Etymology
The Welsh language placename indicates the correct pronunciation; i.e. saying the 't' and 'h' separately. The name means 'long (hir) bridge (pont)'.
[edit] History & amenities
It is primarily a residential area with many new estates of large houses. It has one primary school which was for some time under threat of closure but is now up and running again with the best SATs results in Torfaen. It also changed its category to a Voluntary aided school (church) school. The school's name is Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School. It does however welcome pupils from any faith.
Ponthir has many amenities such as two nurseries, two churches, a village hall, cricket club, and football (soccer) club called Ponthir United, pubs - The Ponthir House and The Star, a grocery shop, a farm shop and two children's playgrounds.
It is surrounded by rolling hills of Monmouthshire, many farms and the Afon Llwyd (grey river) runs through it.
It also has a Welsh Water sewage and water treatment plant for the surrounding area.
[edit] External links
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Ponthir and surrounding area
- www.ponthirchurchschool.co.uk : Link to Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School's Website
Coordinates: 51°38′N 2°59′W / 51.633°N 2.983°W
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