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|latitude=51.586660
| country = Wales
|longitude=-3.305103
|country = Wales
| welsh_name = Rhydfelen
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| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Pontypridd (National Assembly for Wales constituency)|Pontypridd]],<br />[[South Wales Central (National Assembly for Wales electoral region)|South Wales Central Electoral Region]]
|welsh_name= Rhydfelen
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| static_image_name = Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taff.jpg
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|constituency_welsh_assembly=[[Pontypridd (National Assembly for Wales constituency)|Pontypridd]],<br />[[South Wales Central (National Assembly for Wales electoral region)|South Wales Central Electoral Region]]
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| static_image_caption = Rhydyfelin viewed from the hill below Eglwysilan
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|static_image=[[File:Rhydyfelin, Rhondda Cynon Taff.jpg|250px]]
| official_name = Rhydyfelin
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|static_image_caption=Rhydyfelin viewed from the hill below Eglwysilan
|official_name= Rhydyfelin
| population = 4,505
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| population_ref = (2011 ward)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadSByASelectScotNI.do?a=7&c=rhydfelen&d=14&i=1001x1002&m=0&r=1&s=1456086347346&enc=1&areaId=13696809&OAAreaId=6495048|title=Detect browser settings|first=Neighbourhood Statistics - Neil|last=Sillitoe|date=14 April 2008|access-date=12 February 2017}}</ref>
| population = 4,505
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'''Rhydyfelin''' ({{IPA-cy|r̥ɨdəˈvɛlɪn}}, ''Mill Ford'') is a large village and part of the community of [[Pontypridd]], a town about two miles to its north west, in the county borough of [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]]. It is on the eastern bank of the [[River Taff]] close to the [[A470]], and historically was in the parish of [[Eglwysilan]].
'''Rhydyfelin''' ({{IPA-cy|r̥idəˈvɛlɪn}}) is a large village (originally known as '''Rhydfelen''') and part of the community of [[Pontypridd Town]], about two miles to its south east of [[Pontypridd]], in the county borough of [[Rhondda Cynon Taf]]. It is on the eastern bank of the [[River Taff]] close to the [[A470]], and historically was in the parish of [[Eglwysilan]].


==History==
==History==
Rhydyfelin grew from a rural hamlet to a thriving village in the 19th century, due to its location on the [[Glamorganshire Canal]] which took iron from [[Merthyr Tydfil]] to the city of [[Cardiff]], and linking to this Dr. Richard Griffiths' canal and tramway which took coal from the [[Rhondda]] Valleys. Also of note was the nearby Iron and Tin works at [[Treforest]]. Other minor works included an ironworks on the site of the tram shed buildings.
Rhydyfelin is also known as Rhydfelen, and means ''Mill ford'' in the [[Welsh language]]. It grew from a rural hamlet to a thriving village in the 19th century, due to its location on the [[Glamorganshire Canal]] which took iron from [[Merthyr Tydfil]] to the city of [[Cardiff]], and linking to this Dr Richard Griffiths' canal and tramway which took coal from the [[Rhondda]] Valleys. Also of note was the nearby Iron and Tin works at [[Treforest]]. Other minor works included an ironworks on the site of the tram shed buildings.


Neighbouring villages are [[Hawthorn (Rhondda Cynon Taf)|Hawthorn]], [[Treforest]] and [[Glyntaff]]. The village is split into two electoral wards: the lower largely historic part of the village is in Hawthorn ward along with the settlement of [[Upper Boat]] which comprises some of the nearby [[Treforest Estate]], while the largely modern housing estates of upper Rhydyfelin are in the ward of Rhydyfelen Central and Ilan. Rhydyfelin is also known as '''Rhydfelen''', which means ''Yellow ford'' in the [[Welsh language]].
Neighbouring villages are [[Hawthorn (Rhondda Cynon Taf)|Hawthorn]], [[Treforest]] and [[Glyntaff]]. The village is split into two electoral wards: the lower, largely historic part of the village is in Hawthorn Ward along with the settlement of [[Upper Boat]], which comprises some of the nearby [[Treforest Estate]], while the largely social housing of the estates of upper Rhydyfelin are in the ward of Rhydyfelen Central and Ilan.


The original name was Rhydfelen, and the version "Rhydyfelin" is believed to be a corruption.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/GLAMORGAN/2007-01/1169816592|title=RootsWeb: GLAMORGAN-L Re: [GLA] Welsh place names- correct writing of|access-date=12 February 2017}}</ref>
Rhydyfelin was once served by two railway stations- one on the Cardiff Railway, and one on the Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway.

After the Grouping, the former Cardiff Railway halt became Rhydyfelin Low Level Halt and the halt of the Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway became Rhydyfelin High Level Halt. The halts closed in 1931 and 1953 respectively.
Rhydyfelin was once served by two railway stations: one on the Cardiff Railway, and one on the Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway. After the [[Railways Act 1921|Grouping]], the former Cardiff Railway halt became Rhydyfelin Low Level Halt and the halt of the Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway became Rhydyfelin High Level Halt. The halts closed in 1931 and 1953 respectively.

[[File:Church of St Luke, Rhydyfelin - geograph.org.uk - 3847082.jpg|thumb|St Luke's Church]]
The Church of St Luke is in the Church in Wales Parish of Rhydyfelin, Diocese of Llandaff.


==Population==
==Population==
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The populations of the Central Rhydyfelin ward and Hawthorn wards, which together serve Rhydyfelin, were 4,672 and 3,652 respectively (8,324 in total) in the 2001 Census (the 2009 electorates were 3,084 and 2,781, respectively) out of the total 33,000 residents for Pontypridd as a whole.


==Governance==
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The populations of Rhydyfelin and Hawthorn wards were 4,672 and 3,652 respectively (8,324 in total) in the 2001 Census (the 2009 electorates were 3,084 and 2,781, respectively) out of the total 33,000 residents for Pontypridd as a whole.
Rhydfelen was the name of the [[electoral ward]] to [[Mid Glamorgan County Council]] between 1989 and 1996.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1988/366/made |title=The County of Mid Glamorgan (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1988 |website=legislation.gov.uk |publisher=The National Archives |date=2 March 1988 |access-date=15 April 2019 }}</ref> Until 1996 Rhydfelen Central and Rhydfelen Lower were wards to Taff-Ely Borough Council.<ref>{{cite web|title=Taff-Ely Welsh District Council Election Results 1973-1991|url=http://www.electionscentre.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Taff-Ely-1973-1991.pdf |publisher=The Elections Centre (Plymouth University)|access-date=14 April 2019}}</ref>

It is now split between the electoral wards of Hawthorn and of central Rhydfelen, with the more prosperous and historic lower Rhydyfelin falling within the Hawthorn ward to the south.


==Notable residents==
==Notable residents==
Rhydyfelin was home to guitarist [[Lee Gaze]] of the band [[LostProphets]].

Rhydyfelin is home to Welsh Rock artist Gavin Vaughan, a notable musician and published poet.


==Places of interest==
==Places of interest==
[[File:Rhydyfelin War Memorial.jpg|thumb|upright|Rhydyfelin's war memorial is a Grade&nbsp;II listed building]]
[[File:Rhydyfelin War Memorial.jpg|thumb|upright|Rhydyfelin's war memorial is a Grade&nbsp;II listed building]]
The village is on the 55 mile [[Taff Trail]] from [[Brecon]] to [[Cardiff Bay]].
The village is on the 55 mile [[Taff Trail]] from [[Brecon]] to [[Cardiff Bay]]. The view from lower Rhydyfelin of Eglwysilan mountain shows the locally known 'Monkeys Tump'.


==Education==
==Education==
The first Welsh language secondary school in South Wales, [[Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen]], was established at Rhydyfelin<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/vandals-take-over-school-left-2301102 |title=Vandals take over as school left to rot |work=Wales Online |date=23 November 2006 |access-date=16 April 2019 }}</ref> in 1962. It closed in 2006 when it was relocated to [[Church Village]] and renamed Garth Olwg.
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Schools in Rhydyfelin include [[Cardinal Newman RC School]] (Roman Catholic) which the famous rugby player Kevin Russell attended, [[Hawthorn High School]] (English medium), Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School (Welsh and English medium), and Glantâf infants school (English medium). It is the former home of [[Coleg Morgannwg]] (English medium further education college).


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Schools in Rhydyfelin include [[Cardinal Newman RC School]] (Roman Catholic), [[Hawthorn High School]] (English medium), Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School (Welsh and English medium). It is the former home of [[Coleg Morgannwg]] (English medium further education college) and Glantâf infants school (English medium).
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==External links==
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*[http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2793212 www.geograph.co.uk - photos of Rhydyfelin and surrounding area]
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*[http://webapps.rhondda-cynontaff.gov.uk/rhydyfelin rhondda-cynontaff.gov.uk - Rhydyfelin on the local council website]
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*[http://webapps.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/heritagetrail/english/taf/rhydyfelin.html www.rhondda-cynon taff.gov.uk/heritagetrail/english/taff/rhydyfelin.html - Information about Rhydyfelin's past]


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
J. Hutton. The Newport Docks and Railway Company. Silver Link. 1996.
*J. Hutton. ''The Newport Docks and Railway Company''. Silver Link. 1996.

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==External links==
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*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=2793212 www.geograph.co.uk - photos of Rhydyfelin and surrounding area]
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*[http://webapps.rhondda-cynontaff.gov.uk/rhydyfelin rhondda-cynontaff.gov.uk - Rhydyfelin on the local council website]{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
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*[http://webapps.rhondda-cynon-taff.gov.uk/heritagetrail/english/taf/rhydyfelin.html www.rhondda-cynon taff.gov.uk/heritagetrail/english/taff/rhydyfelin.html - Information about Rhydyfelin's past]

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[[Category:Villages in Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
[[Category:Villages in Rhondda Cynon Taf]]
[[Category:Pontypridd]]

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Rhydyfelin viewed from the hill below Eglwysilan
Rhydyfelin is located in Rhondda Cynon Taf
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Rhondda Cynon Taf
51°35′12″N 3°18′18″W / 51.586660°N 3.305103°W / 51.586660; -3.305103

Rhydyfelin (Welsh pronunciation: [r̥idəˈvɛlɪn]) is a large village (originally known as Rhydfelen) and part of the community of Pontypridd Town, about two miles to its south east of Pontypridd, in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is on the eastern bank of the River Taff close to the A470, and historically was in the parish of Eglwysilan.

History

Rhydyfelin is also known as Rhydfelen, and means Mill ford in the Welsh language. It grew from a rural hamlet to a thriving village in the 19th century, due to its location on the Glamorganshire Canal which took iron from Merthyr Tydfil to the city of Cardiff, and linking to this Dr Richard Griffiths' canal and tramway which took coal from the Rhondda Valleys. Also of note was the nearby Iron and Tin works at Treforest. Other minor works included an ironworks on the site of the tram shed buildings.

Neighbouring villages are Hawthorn, Treforest and Glyntaff. The village is split into two electoral wards: the lower, largely historic part of the village is in Hawthorn Ward along with the settlement of Upper Boat, which comprises some of the nearby Treforest Estate, while the largely social housing of the estates of upper Rhydyfelin are in the ward of Rhydyfelen Central and Ilan.

The original name was Rhydfelen, and the version "Rhydyfelin" is believed to be a corruption.[2]

Rhydyfelin was once served by two railway stations: one on the Cardiff Railway, and one on the Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway. After the Grouping, the former Cardiff Railway halt became Rhydyfelin Low Level Halt and the halt of the Pontypridd, Caerphilly and Newport Railway became Rhydyfelin High Level Halt. The halts closed in 1931 and 1953 respectively.

St Luke's Church

The Church of St Luke is in the Church in Wales Parish of Rhydyfelin, Diocese of Llandaff.

Population

The populations of the Central Rhydyfelin ward and Hawthorn wards, which together serve Rhydyfelin, were 4,672 and 3,652 respectively (8,324 in total) in the 2001 Census (the 2009 electorates were 3,084 and 2,781, respectively) out of the total 33,000 residents for Pontypridd as a whole.

Governance

Rhydfelen was the name of the electoral ward to Mid Glamorgan County Council between 1989 and 1996.[3] Until 1996 Rhydfelen Central and Rhydfelen Lower were wards to Taff-Ely Borough Council.[4]

It is now split between the electoral wards of Hawthorn and of central Rhydfelen, with the more prosperous and historic lower Rhydyfelin falling within the Hawthorn ward to the south.

Notable residents

Rhydyfelin was home to guitarist Lee Gaze of the band LostProphets.

Places of interest

Rhydyfelin's war memorial is a Grade II listed building

The village is on the 55 mile Taff Trail from Brecon to Cardiff Bay. The view from lower Rhydyfelin of Eglwysilan mountain shows the locally known 'Monkeys Tump'.

Education

The first Welsh language secondary school in South Wales, Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen, was established at Rhydyfelin[5] in 1962. It closed in 2006 when it was relocated to Church Village and renamed Garth Olwg.

Schools in Rhydyfelin include Cardinal Newman RC School (Roman Catholic), Hawthorn High School (English medium), Heol-Y-Celyn Primary School (Welsh and English medium). It is the former home of Coleg Morgannwg (English medium further education college) and Glantâf infants school (English medium).

References

  1. ^ Sillitoe, Neighbourhood Statistics - Neil (14 April 2008). "Detect browser settings". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  2. ^ "RootsWeb: GLAMORGAN-L Re: [GLA] Welsh place names- correct writing of". Retrieved 12 February 2017.
  3. ^ "The County of Mid Glamorgan (Electoral Arrangements) Order 1988". legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. 2 March 1988. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  4. ^ "Taff-Ely Welsh District Council Election Results 1973-1991" (PDF). The Elections Centre (Plymouth University). Retrieved 14 April 2019.
  5. ^ "Vandals take over as school left to rot". Wales Online. 23 November 2006. Retrieved 16 April 2019.
  • J. Hutton. The Newport Docks and Railway Company. Silver Link. 1996.
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