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{{Short description| A village in Rhonda Cynon Taff, Wales}}
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{{Infobox UK place
{{Infobox UK place
|country = Wales
| country = Wales
|welsh_name= Llanhari
| welsh_name = Llanhari
|constituency_welsh_assembly=[[Ogmore (National Assembly for Wales constituency)|Ogmore]]
| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Ogmore (National Assembly for Wales constituency)|Ogmore]]
|static_image=The Bear Inn, Llanharry. - geograph.org.uk - 914766.jpg
| static_image = The Bear Inn, Llanharry. - geograph.org.uk - 914766.jpg
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|official_name= Llanharry
| official_name = Llanharry
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| coordinates = {{coord|51.513|-3.430|display=inline,title}}
| population = 3,643
| population = 3,643
| population_ref = (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11125940&c=Llanharry&d=16&e=62&g=6494826&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1447676284729&enc=1|title=Community population 2015|accessdate=16 November 2015}}</ref>
| population_ref = (2011)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11125940&c=Llanharry&d=16&e=62&g=6494826&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=1&s=1447676284729&enc=1|title=Community population 2015|accessdate=16 November 2015}}</ref>
|unitary_wales= [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
| unitary_wales = [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
|lieutenancy_wales= [[Mid Glamorgan]]
| lieutenancy_wales = [[Mid Glamorgan]]
|constituency_westminster= [[Ogmore (UK Parliament constituency)|Ogmore]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Ogmore (UK Parliament constituency)|Ogmore]]
|post_town= [[Pontyclun]]
| post_town = [[Pontyclun]]
|postcode_district = CF72
| postcode_district = CF72
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| dial_code = 01443
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'''Llanharry''' ({{lang-cy|Llanhari}}) is a village, [[Community (Wales)|community]] (civil parish) and [[electoral ward]] in the [[county borough]] of [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]], Wales.
'''Llanharry''' ({{lang-cy|Llanhari}}) is a village, [[Community (Wales)|community]] (civil parish) and [[electoral ward]] in the [[county borough]] of [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]], Wales.


[[Historic counties of Wales|Historically]] part of [[Glamorgan]], Llanharry has been inextricably linked with iron mining as far back as the [[Roman period]], and for a period in the 20th century it boasted the only [[iron]] mine in [[Wales]].
[[Historic counties of Wales|Historically]] part of [[Glamorgan]], Llanharry has been inextricably linked with iron mining as far back as the [[Roman period]], and for a period in the 20th century it boasted the only [[iron]] mine in [[Wales]].

The town is infamous for being the site of the [[murders of Harry and Megan Tooze]], which remain some of Wales' most notorious unsolved murders.<ref>{{cite news |title=The five other unexplained deaths linked to Pembrokeshire Murders killer John Cooper that have never been proved |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/five-unexplained-deaths-linked-pembrokeshire-19629704 |access-date=20 August 2022 |work=WalesOnline |date=16 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author1=Crime+ Investigation |author1-link=Crime & Investigation (European TV channel) |title=The Llanharry Murders: South Wales - Murdertown Podcast Series 1 Episode 5 |date=20 April 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbT-TRM3v_k |website=YouTube |access-date=20 August 2022}}</ref>


==Employment==
==Employment==
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==Education==
==Education==

Llanharry is home to Llanharry [[Primary School]], built 1935 and [[Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari]] [[Welsh language|Welsh]] medium [[secondary school]] which was built in 1974. In 2012 the secondary school became Rhondda Cynon Taf's first 3-19 school, opening a new Welsh language primary department in the former sixth form block.<ref>http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/services/en/legaldemocraticservices/councillorscommittees/meetings/cabinet/2011/09/26/reports/agendaitem4welshmediumeducationthefutureofygllanhari.pdf{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
Llanharry is home to Llanharry [[Primary School]], built 1935 and [[Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari]] [[Welsh language|Welsh]] medium [[secondary school]] which was built in 1974. In 2012 the secondary school became Rhondda Cynon Taf's first 3-19 school, opening a new Welsh language primary department in the former sixth form block.<ref>http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/services/en/legaldemocraticservices/councillorscommittees/meetings/cabinet/2011/09/26/reports/agendaitem4welshmediumeducationthefutureofygllanhari.pdf{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


== Transportation ==
== Transportation ==

Buses are the main transportation links servicing Llanharry. Between 1871 and 1951, the village was served by [[Llanharry railway station]], but there is no longer any local rail connection.<ref>Chapman, C. (1984) ''The Cowbridge Railway''. Oxford Publishing Company.</ref> The nearest station is now Pontyclun. The M4 motorway skirts the southern end of the village, but there is no direct local access to it.
Buses are the main transportation links servicing Llanharry. Between 1871 and 1951, the village was served by [[Llanharry railway station]], but there is no longer any local rail connection.<ref>Chapman, C. (1984) ''The Cowbridge Railway''. Oxford Publishing Company.</ref> The nearest station is now Pontyclun. The M4 motorway skirts the southern end of the village, but there is no direct local access to it.


== Social life ==
== Social life ==

At the centre of Llanharry is [[Saint]] [[Illtud]]'s [[Church (building)|Church]] which was built in 1867.
At the centre of Llanharry is [[Saint]] [[Illtud]]'s [[Church (building)|Church]] which was built in 1867.


There are presently two [[public house]]s in Llanharry; The Bear Inn and the Fox & Hounds. Llanharry also has its own [[working men's club]].
There is presently only one [[public house]]s in Llanharry; the Fox & Hounds, The Bear Inn is no longer open. Llanharry also has its own [[working men's club]].


Llanharry has a local [[football (soccer)|football]] team, [[Llanharry AFC]]. They play their matches in the South Wales Amateur League Division One after winning promotion from Division Two during the 2006/2007 season. The team play in blue shirts, blue shorts and blue socks. They play their home games at the recreation ground in Llanharry. There is also a 2nd team who play in the Bridgend League.
Llanharry is home to [[Llanharry AFC]], a [[Association football|football]] team who compete in the [[Bridgend & District League|Bridgend & District]] Premier Division. The team play in yellow shirts with black shorts & socks, and play their home games at The Recreation Ground in Llanharry.


== Regeneration schemes ==
== Regeneration schemes ==

Llanharry benefits from the Llanharry Action for Change Project which uses funds, including money from the [[European Union]], to support projects and improvements in the village.
Llanharry benefits from the Llanharry Action for Change Project which uses funds, including money from the [[European Union]], to support projects and improvements in the village.


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In terms of local politics Llanharry Community Council is responsible for representing the views of local people. To fund its activities, the Council receives a proportion of the [[council tax]] collected each year from every home in the village, depending on [[rateable value]].
In terms of local politics Llanharry Community Council is responsible for representing the views of local people. To fund its activities, the Council receives a proportion of the [[council tax]] collected each year from every home in the village, depending on [[rateable value]].


The Llanharry [[electoral ward]] is coterminous with the borders of the community<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/ |title=Election maps |publisher=[[Ordnance Survey]] |accessdate=27 October 2018 }}</ref> and elects a county councillor to [[Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council]]. Since 1995 the ward has been represented by either the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] or [[Plaid Cymru]],<ref name=electionresults>[http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rhondda-Cyon-Taff-1995-2012.pdf Rhondda Cyon Taff County Borough Council Election Results 1995-2012], The Election Centre. Retrieved 27 October 2018.</ref> though at the [[2017 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council election|May 2017 election]] Labour councillor Barry Stephens was defeated by [[Independent politician|Independent]] candidate Wayne Owen.<ref>[https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Council/Votingandelections/Electionresults/CountyBoroughCouncilElections2017.aspx County Borough Council Elections 2017], Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 27 October 2018.</ref>
The Llanharry [[electoral ward]] is coterminous with the borders of the community<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/election-maps/gb/ |title=Election maps |publisher=[[Ordnance Survey]] |accessdate=27 October 2018 }}</ref> and elects a county councillor to [[Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council]]. Since 1995 the ward has been represented by either the [[Labour Party (UK)|Labour Party]] or [[Plaid Cymru]],<ref name=electionresults>[http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Rhondda-Cyon-Taff-1995-2012.pdf Rhondda Cyon Taff County Borough Council Election Results 1995-2012], The Election Centre. Retrieved 27 October 2018.</ref> In the 2012 elections Labour Councillor Barry Stephens JP won the seat from Plaid Cymru and was elected Borough Councillor for Llanharry and Tylagarw. During his time in office he made many improvements to the previously neglected area including refurbishing and improving the main shopping area by adding paved areas with gardens and benches. He also put in a much needed path to The cemetery as previously residents had to walk in the road to get there. He was subsequently elected Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taff 2015/2016.
In the 2017 election Wayne Owen of the Boars Head Tylagarw won the seat as an Independent candidate. [https://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/EN/Council/Votingandelections/Electionresults/CountyBoroughCouncilElections2017.aspx County Borough Council Elections 2017], Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 27 October 2018.

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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100302152310/http://www.llanharryfootballclub.co.uk/ Llanharry Amateur Football Club]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20100302152310/http://www.llanharryfootballclub.co.uk/ Llanharry Amateur Football Club]


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[[Category:Wards of Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
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Location within Rhondda Cynon Taf
Population3,643 (2011)[1]
OS grid referenceST005805
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPontyclun
Postcode districtCF72
Dialling code01443
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Rhondda Cynon Taf
51°30′47″N 3°25′48″W / 51.513°N 3.430°W / 51.513; -3.430

Llanharry (Welsh: Llanhari) is a village, community (civil parish) and electoral ward in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales.

Historically part of Glamorgan, Llanharry has been inextricably linked with iron mining as far back as the Roman period, and for a period in the 20th century it boasted the only iron mine in Wales.

The town is infamous for being the site of the murders of Harry and Megan Tooze, which remain some of Wales' most notorious unsolved murders.[2][3]

Employment

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St. Illtyd's Parish Church. Llanharry

Llanharry iron mine worked from the early 1900s but closed in 1976;[4] its main ore was goethite, which was used at the local ironworks.[5]

Since the closure of its mines and ironworks, Llanharry has been in economic decline, as are most South Wales Valleys villages once dependent on heavy industry. Llanharry's proximity to the M4 motorway in Wales has allowed its residents opportunities to commute to work more easily rather than seeking work locally.

Llanharry contains a few small local amenities, such as a corner shop and a hairdressers.

Education

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Llanharry is home to Llanharry Primary School, built 1935 and Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari Welsh medium secondary school which was built in 1974. In 2012 the secondary school became Rhondda Cynon Taf's first 3-19 school, opening a new Welsh language primary department in the former sixth form block.[6]

Transportation

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Buses are the main transportation links servicing Llanharry. Between 1871 and 1951, the village was served by Llanharry railway station, but there is no longer any local rail connection.[7] The nearest station is now Pontyclun. The M4 motorway skirts the southern end of the village, but there is no direct local access to it.

Social life

[edit]

At the centre of Llanharry is Saint Illtud's Church which was built in 1867.

There is presently only one public houses in Llanharry; the Fox & Hounds, The Bear Inn is no longer open. Llanharry also has its own working men's club.

Llanharry is home to Llanharry AFC, a football team who compete in the Bridgend & District Premier Division. The team play in yellow shirts with black shorts & socks, and play their home games at The Recreation Ground in Llanharry.

Regeneration schemes

[edit]

Llanharry benefits from the Llanharry Action for Change Project which uses funds, including money from the European Union, to support projects and improvements in the village.

Local politics

[edit]

In terms of local politics Llanharry Community Council is responsible for representing the views of local people. To fund its activities, the Council receives a proportion of the council tax collected each year from every home in the village, depending on rateable value.

The Llanharry electoral ward is coterminous with the borders of the community[8] and elects a county councillor to Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Since 1995 the ward has been represented by either the Labour Party or Plaid Cymru,[9] In the 2012 elections Labour Councillor Barry Stephens JP won the seat from Plaid Cymru and was elected Borough Councillor for Llanharry and Tylagarw. During his time in office he made many improvements to the previously neglected area including refurbishing and improving the main shopping area by adding paved areas with gardens and benches. He also put in a much needed path to The cemetery as previously residents had to walk in the road to get there. He was subsequently elected Mayor of Rhondda Cynon Taff 2015/2016. In the 2017 election Wayne Owen of the Boars Head Tylagarw won the seat as an Independent candidate. County Borough Council Elections 2017, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Retrieved 27 October 2018.

References

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  1. ^ "Community population 2015". Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  2. ^ "The five other unexplained deaths linked to Pembrokeshire Murders killer John Cooper that have never been proved". WalesOnline. 16 January 2021. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  3. ^ Crime+ Investigation (20 April 2021). "The Llanharry Murders: South Wales - Murdertown Podcast Series 1 Episode 5". YouTube. Retrieved 20 August 2022.
  4. ^ The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales. John Davies, Nigel Jenkins, Menna Baines and Peredur Lynch (2008) pg500 ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6
  5. ^ Glamorgan Archives: Glamorgan Haematite Iron Ore Mine, Llanharry records Archived 2016-03-04 at the Wayback Machine. Accessed 5 June 2014
  6. ^ http://www.rctcbc.gov.uk/services/en/legaldemocraticservices/councillorscommittees/meetings/cabinet/2011/09/26/reports/agendaitem4welshmediumeducationthefutureofygllanhari.pdf[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Chapman, C. (1984) The Cowbridge Railway. Oxford Publishing Company.
  8. ^ "Election maps". Ordnance Survey. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
  9. ^ Rhondda Cyon Taff County Borough Council Election Results 1995-2012, The Election Centre. Retrieved 27 October 2018.
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