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About Porth-Y-Castell
Porth-Y-Castell is a street located in the town of Barry. The street has a length of approximately 745 metres.
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the Bro Morgannwg - the Vale of Glamorgan Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK.
Porth-Y-Castell has been assigned the Unique Street Reference Number of 41500756 in the National Street Gazetteer.
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the county of South Glamorgan, situated in the (pseudo) Wales region of the UK. It's 137.96 miles West from central London., 8.07 miles South West from Cardiff, 27.66 miles North from Taunton and 30.71 miles West from Bristol.
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Swing Swang Lane
28th April 2024
I am trying to find out why the lane is named Swing Swang?
It has been known known this since at least 1905 when hedge making contents used to be held here.
Swing Swang is often used to describe a fairground ride. I remember Swing Boats. Were they a bit like this or is Swing Swang another name for swings?
Swing Swangs are also mentioned in connection to orchards. Or were orchards just good places to have swings?
Eldroth Road
15th April 2024
I wondered if anyone has any old pictures of Wenning Bank House in the 1940’s and also Lane Side before of the same era .. we visited today with my Mum in law as she used to live at both these properties. Also any photos of the schools around that time .. thank you.
Can You Help?Napps Way
15th April 2024
Why is the road called Napps Way (belonging to Napp, but minus an
apostrophe as is usual with such nomenclature)? Moreover, who or
what is, or was, “Napp” in the respective, possessive case?
Several years ago, I met an elderly man (probably in his late-eighties)
who lives on Bentham Drive, Liverpool 16, and during a conversation
with him whilst in a Northwest Passenger Transport Ambulance on the
way to the former RLUH (Royal Liverpool University Hospital), he told
me that he could remember (when he was a boy, living in Childwall,
Liverpool 16) that, “Where Napps Way is now, during WW2, there was
a two-man gun emplacement on the, then, open land to protect the
railway line passing over Childwall Valley Road - next to the railway
bridge - when suddenly, as they were loading a live “shell” into the gun’s
breach, the aforementioned “shell” accidentally exploded in the gun’s
breach killing both of the two soldiers, that had been manning the gun,
instantly! (Very sad, of course, but could - perhaps - two ghosts relating
to those two, very unfortunately and prematurely-killed soldiers have
haunted that place of their deaths ever since - and have any residents
of Napps Way - formerly and in its latest incarnation - seen two, WW2
(uniformed) soldiers unexpectedly appear in or near their homes?)
Estate Agents near Porth-Y-Castell
| Name | Address | Website |
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| Nina Estate Agents | 1 Broad Street, Barry, CF62 7AA | Visit Website |
| Allen & Harris | 21 High Street, Barry, South Glamorgan, Wales, CF62 7EA | |
| Chris Davies Estate Agents | 24 High Street, Barry, CF62 7EA | Visit Website |
Location Details
| Porth-Y-Castell | |
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| Latitude | 51.395120 |
| Longitude | -3.298708 |
| OS Easting (X): | 309656 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 167086 |
| OS Grid Reference: | ST097671 |
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Frequently asked Questions for Porth-Y-Castell
What Council (Local Authority) is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the local authority area of Vale of Glamorgan Council which is a Welsh unitary authority.
What Community Council is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the area of Barry Community Council.
What Electoral Ward is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the ward of Baruc.
What County is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the ceremonial county of South Glamorgan.
What Constituency is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the constituency of Vale of Glamorgan.
What Part of the UK is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the historic nation of Wales.
What County Council area is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is not in a County Council area.
What Police Force area is Porth-Y-Castell in?
Porth-Y-Castell is located within the South Wales Police area.
Roads that have a Junction with Porth-Y-Castell
| Street | Junction Type |
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| Westward Rise | junction |
| Bron Awelon | junction |
| Trem-Y-Don | junction |
| Min-Y-Mor | junction |
| Dingle Close | junction |
| Westward Rise | junction |
| Park Road | junction |
Sunset and Sunrise times for Porth-Y-Castell
| Sunrise | 05:44 |
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| Sunset | 20:36 |
Latest Weather Conditions for Porth-Y-Castell
| Observed at Weather Station: | St-Athan 30 April 2024 at 04:00 (6.13 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Overcast |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 11.0°C (83.9%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SSE (10 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | W00005621 & W00005618 |
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| ONS Area Name | White Suburban Communities & Semi-Detached Ageing |
| Average Age | 48.95 |
| Area Population | 1436.00 |
| Male Population | 668.00 (47%) |
| Female Population | 768.00 (53%) |
| Benefit Claimants | 9 (1%) |
| LSOA Code: | W01001060 |
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| LSOA Name: | The Vale of Glamorgan 015B |
| SOA Code: | 8b |
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| MSOA Code: | W02000251 |
| MSOA Name: | The Vale of Glamorgan 015 |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Sainsburys Barry Park Cresent Local |
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| 39-40 Park Crescent, Barry, Wales, CF62 6HE |
| 1446732575 |
| Distance: 0.62 Miles |
| Directions from Porth-Y-Castell to Sainsburys Barry Park Cresent Local |
| Asda Barry |
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| Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Barry, CF62 5AT |
| 01446 728335 |
| Distance: 0.91 Miles |
| Directions from Porth-Y-Castell to Asda Barry |
| Morrisons Barry |
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| Penny Way, Barry CF63 4BA |
| 01446 740193 |
| Distance: 1.3 Miles |
| Directions from Porth-Y-Castell to Morrisons Barry |
| Tesco Barry Superstore |
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| Stirling Rd, Shopping Precinct, Barry, CF62 8NX |
| 0345 677 9040 |
| Distance: 1.42 Miles |
| Directions from Porth-Y-Castell to Tesco Barry Superstore |
Telephone Information
| Dialling Code | Telephone Exchange | Telephone Cabinet | Fibre to the Cabinet or Fibre to the Premises |
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| 01446 | BARRY - SWCFK | P12 | FTTC |
Broadband Information
| Speed | Average Speed | Median Speed | Maximum Speed | Next-generation access (NGA) | Number of Connections |
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| Greater than 2 Mbps | 22.5 | 20 | >=30 | Y | 13 |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Vale of Glamorgan |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Civic Offices, Holton Road, Barry &CF63 4RU |
| Telephone Number: 01446 700 111 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Vale of Glamorgan |
| The Member of Parliament is Alun Cairns |
| Details for the MP Alun Cairns on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP Alun Cairns on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2019 General Election Alun Cairns won with a majority of 3,562 the result was Con hold. The total electorate was 76,508 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Baruc Ward |
| Ceremonial County: South Glamorgan |
Nearest Schools
Wales Primary Schools
St Helen's Catholic Primary School
Address: St Helen's Catholic Primary School, Maes-Y-Cwm Street, Barry, CF63 4EH
Distance: 1.66 miles
Contact: 01446 700034
Holton Primary School
Address: Holton Primary School, Holton Road, Barry, CF63 4TF
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: 01446 734844
Jenner Park Primary School
Address: Jenner Park Primary School, Hannah Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF63 1DG
Distance: 1.92 miles
Contact: 01446 735587
Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Baruc, Stryd Sant Baruc, Ffordd Y Mileniwm, Barry, The Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 5AT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: 01446 735595
Barry Island Primary School
Address: Barry Island Primary School, Clive Road, Barry Island, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 5UZ
Distance: 1.05 miles
Contact: 01446 733807
Gladstone Primary School
Address: Gladstone Primary School, Gladstone Road, Barry, CF62 8NA
Distance: 1.19 miles
Contact: 01446 735321
High Street Primary School
Address: High Street Primary School, St Paul's Avenue, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8HT
Distance: 1.02 miles
Contact: 01446 734553
Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Curig
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Sant Curig, College Road, Barry, CF62 8HQ
Distance: 1.12 miles
Contact: 01446 744222
Colcot Primary School
Address: Colcot Primary School, Florence Avenue, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 9XH
Distance: 2.05 miles
Contact: 01446 735719
Romilly Primary School
Address: Romilly Primary School, Romilly Road, Barry, CF62 6LF
Distance: 0.59 miles
Contact: 01446 736934
All Saints Cw Primary School
Address: All Saints Cw Primary School, Plas Cleddau (Off Severn Road), Cwm Talwg, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 7FG
Distance: 0.98 miles
Contact: 01446 745726
Wales Middle Schools
Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg
Address: Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Morgannwg, Heol Colcot, Barry, CF62 8YU
Distance: 1.35 miles
Contact: 01446 450280
Wales Secondary Schools
Whitmore High School
Address: Whitmore High School, Port Road West, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8ZJ
Distance: 1.47 miles
Contact: 01446 411411
Nearest Hospitals
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Nearest Dentists
Dentists near Porth-Y-Castell
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Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors near Porth-Y-Castell
WEST QUAY MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: HOOD ROAD, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF62 5QN
Distance: 0.90 miles
Contact: tel: 01446 722792
THE WATERFRONT MEDICAL CENTRE
Address: WATERFRONT MEDICAL CENTRE, HEOL Y LLONGAU, BARRY, CF63 4AR
Distance: 1.44 miles
Contact: tel: 01446 734131
HIGHLIGHT PARK MED PRACTICE
Address: HIGHLIGHT PARK MEDICAL PRACTICE, LAKIN DRIVE, BARRY, CF62 8GP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: tel: 01446 720100
RAVENSCOURT SURGERY
Address: VALE GROUP PRACTICE, 36-38 TYNEWYDD ROAD, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF62 8AZ
Distance: 1.57 miles
Contact: tel: 01446 733515
COURT ROAD SURGERY
Address: 29 COURT ROAD, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF63 4YD
Distance: 1.77 miles
Contact: tel: 01446 733181
THE PRACTICE OF HEALTH
Address: 31 BARRY ROAD, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF63 1BA
Distance: 2.18 miles
Contact: tel: 01446 700350
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies near Porth-Y-Castell
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Nearest Opticians
Opticians near Porth-Y-Castell
JONES & JONES OPTOMETRISTS
Address: 10 HIGH STREET, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF62 7DZ
Distance: 0.68 miles
Contact: :
E.V ARBUTHNOT OPTICIANS
Address: 6 BROAD STREET, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF62 7XP
Distance: 0.70 miles
Contact: :
ASDA FFORDD Y MILENIWM BARRY VALE OF GLAMORGAN
Address: FFORDD Y MILENIWM, BARRY, CF62 5AT
Distance: 0.86 miles
Contact: :
O'SULLIVAN OPTICIANS LTD
Address: 32 HOLTON ROAD, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF63 4HD
Distance: 1.37 miles
Contact: :
VALE EYECARE
Address: LAKIN DRIVE, BARRY, CF62 8GP
Distance: 1.48 miles
Contact: :
SPECSAVERS (BARRY)
Address: 108 HOLTON ROAD, BARRY, SOUTH GLAMORGAN, CF63 4HJ
Distance: 1.51 miles
Contact: :
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Barry Station is 0.60 miles away.
Address: Barry station, Broad Street, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 8AF
Barry is situated on the Vale of Glamorgan Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Barry Station is staffed on a part time basis.
Barry Island Station is 1.11 miles away.
Address: Barry Island station, The Parade, Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH
Barry Island is situated on the Vale of Glamorgan Line and is managed by Transport for Wales.
Barry Island Station is an unstaffed station.
Directions from Porth-Y-Castell to Barry Island Rail Station