OS grid reference SO112032 Country Wales Postcode district CF81 Local time Tuesday 3:56 AM Ceremonial county Gwent UK parliament constituency Caerphilly | Principal area Caerphilly Sovereign state United Kingdom Police Gwent Dialling code 01443 Post town Bargoed | |
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Deri is a village in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. 'Deri' is Welsh for oak trees. Deri along with Pentwyn and Fochriw make up the community of Darran Valley. The village grew around the Industrial Age to serve the collieries of Fochriw, Pencarreg and Groesfaen.
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Map of Deri, Bargoed, UK
Sport
Although a small settlement Deri has a strong sporting past, producing Welsh champion boxers, Tom and Billy Thomas. The village is also home to rugby union club Deri RFC.
References
Deri, Caerphilly Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA