- Hengoed
Hengoed (pronounced "hen-goyd") is a
village on the west side of theRhymney Valley - overlookingYstrad Mynach across toMaesycwmmer . The village is in the county borough ofCaerphilly , in the traditional county ofGlamorgan ,Wales .The name literally means 'old wood' in theWelsh language . [ [http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/chronicle/places/placenames/hengoed.htm Hengoed ] ]Amenities
Hengoed has a
primary school ,community centre , anewsagent , apost office and apublic house - "The Junction". There is also a linear park, along the old railway line which connectedPenallta colliery with Hengoedviaduct and beyond.Transport
Hengoed railway station is part of theValley Lines network.Neighbours
Penpedairheol Tir-y-berth Pontllanfraith Cefn Hengoed "Hengoed" Maesycwmmer Tredomen Ystrad Mynach References
External links
* [http://www.caerphilly.gov.uk/learning/schools/schoollisting/primaryschools/hengoedprimary.htm Hengoed primary school]
* [http://www.cynon-stompers.co.uk Line Dancing in Hengoed]
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