Ponthir

Ponthir

Ponthir ( _cy. Pont-hir) is a large village at the south-west of the county borough of Torfaen on the boundary of the city of Newport, Wales.

Etymology

The Welsh language name indicates the correct pronunciation; i.e. saying the 't' and 'h' separately. The name means 'long ("hir") bridge ("pont")'.

History & Amenities

It is primarily a residential area with many new estates of large houses. It has one primary school which was recently under threat of closure but is now up and running again with the best SAT's results in Torfaen. Just after, it also changed its category to a Voluntary Aided (church) school. The school's name is Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School. It is does however welcome puils from any faith.

Ponthir has many amenties such as a nursery, 2 churches, a village hall, cricket club, and football (soccer) club called Ponthir United, pubs - The Ponthir House and The Star - village shops, a playgroup, and one children's playground.

It is surrounded by rolling hills of Gwent, many farms and the Afon Llwyd (grey river) runs through it.

External links

* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3035909 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Ponthir and surrounding area]
* [http://www.ponthirchurchschool.co.uk www.ponthirchurchschool.co.uk : Link to Ponthir Church in Wales Primary School's Website]


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