Graig, Pontypridd
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Graig is a historic district of the town of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales. It is also the name of an electoral ward for the town and county councils.
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Graig | |
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Location within Rhondda Cynon Taf | |
Population | 2,490 (2011 Ward)[1] |
OS grid reference | ST070894 |
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Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | PONTYPRIDD |
Postcode district | CF37 |
Dialling code | 01443 |
Police | South Wales |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
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Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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Graig was historically referred to as 'Rhiw' (hill). The area is closely associated with coal mining and consists largely of terraced housing. Notable collieries within the area include - Gelli-whion (Gelliwion) Colliery, Newbridge Colliery (1844), Pen-y-rhiw (Penrhiw) Colliery (c1870) and Pontypridd Maritime Collieries (1841). Graig today is also home to the Dewi Sant Hospital.