Pontnewydd
Pontnewydd is a suburb of Cwmbran in the county borough of Torfaen, south-east Wales. It should not be confused with Pontnewynydd in nearby Pontypool. An 18th-century settlement within the historical parish of Llanfrechfa Upper, Pontnewydd became an important part of the Industrial Revolution in the Eastern Valley of South Wales.Places of Interest
Highlights: Cwmbran Stadium and Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre.
Cwmbran Stadium
Stadium
Cwmbran Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium and sports complex in Cwmbran, Wales.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cwmbran and Pontypool.
Pontnewydd
- Type: Locality
- Location: Torfaen County Borough, Wales, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
51.666° or 51° 39′ 58″ north
Longitude
-3.0251° or 3° 1′ 30″ west
Elevation
302 feet (92 metres)
Open location code
9C3RMX8F+9X
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Localities in the Area
Places to explore: Pontrhydyrun and Five Locks.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Pontnewydd Golf Club and Cwmbran railway station.
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