Varteg

Varteg

Varteg ( _cy. Farteg or Y Farteg) is a village in the county borough of Torfaen in Wales.

Location

It lies near Abersychan on the hills above the valley of the Afon Llwyd, between Pontypool and Blaenavon.

History & Amenities

Varteg has the only Welsh language medium primary school in Torfaen, namely Ysgol Bryn Onnen.

It also has a cemetery which dates back to the 18th century.

External links

* [http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3036135 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Varteg and surrounding area]
* [http://www.welshcoalmines.co.uk/Gwent/LowerVartegSlope.htm Brief coalmining details]
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