Population 2,490 (2011 Ward) Principal area Rhondda Cynon Taf Sovereign state United Kingdom Dialling code 01443 Post town Pontypridd | OS grid reference ST070894 Country Wales Postcode district CF37 Ceremonial county Mid Glamorgan UK parliament constituency Pontypridd | |
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Graig (not to be confused with the ward within Newport of the same name), is a historic district of the town of Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, and was historically referred to as 'Rhiw' (hill). The area is closely associated with coal mining and consists largely of terraced housing. Notable collieries within the area include - Gelli-whion (Gelliwion) Colliery, Newbridge Colliery (1844), Pen-y-rhiw (Penrhiw) Colliery (c1870) and Pontypridd Maritime Collieries (1841). Graig today is also home to the Dewi Sant Hospital.
Map of Graig, Pontypridd, UK
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