- Aberdare Park
Aberdare Park is a well-preserved Victorian public park located in the village of
Trecynon , near the town ofAberdare in SouthWales .History
The park occupies nearly fifty acres (20.25ha). It opened on 27th July 1869. It was landscaped and planted by William Barron who had laid out many parks in England. The park was created at the instigation of R.H. Rhys.
In 1956 the National Eisteddfod was held in the park. A
Gorsedd circle was erected to commemorate this event, the stone circle still remaining.The park is the location of the annual Aberdare Park National Road Races, which is a motorcycle race held on the 0.9 mile circuit within the park.
culptures and Features
Visitors to the park are greeted by the prominent sculpture of Sir William T. Lewis (Lord Merthyr). Unveiled in 1913, the sculptor was
Thomas Brock .Gallery of Aberdare Park photos
ee also
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Dare Valley Country Park External Links
* [http://aberdarepark.co.uk/amcc_home_page.asp Aberdare Road Races]
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