Varteg
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Varteg (Welsh: Farteg or Y Farteg) is a village in the county borough of Torfaen in Wales.
[edit] Location
It lies near Abersychan on the hills above the valley of the Afon Llwyd, between Pontypool and Blaenavon.
[edit] History & Amenities
Varteg has one of the two Welsh language medium primary school in Torfaen, namely Ysgol Bryn Onnen. The other is Ysgol Gymraeg Cwmbrân, in Cwmbrân.
It also has a cemetery which dates back to the 18th century.
[edit] External links
- www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Varteg and surrounding area
- Brief coalmining details
- grid reference SO265060
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