Aberthaw
Aberthaw is an area containing the villages of East Aberthaw and West Aberthaw, on the coast of South Wales about 5 miles (8 km) west of Barry.
It is the location of Aberthaw Cement Works, Aberthaw Lime Works, and Aberthaw Power Station, a decommissioned coal power station that was linked to the South Wales Valleys via the Vale of Glamorgan Railway. The area is historically within the parish of Penmark in the Vale of Glamorgan. The two villages of West and East Aberthaw are separated by the River Thaw. The village of East Aberthaw, near Rhoose, has a 13th-century pub. The village Baptist Chapel and Mission Room no longer exist as such and have been converted for other uses.
Getting to Aberthaw
On the B4265 between Barry and Bridgend. Only a few miles from Cardiff Airport at Rhoose
- 01Llantwit Major
On the Vale of Glamorgan Line between Rhoose and Bridgend.
Worth seeing
The tiny village of Gileston in the Vale of Glamorgan is within walking distance of Limpert Bay, Breaksea Point and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast. In 1970 the village was designated as a conservation area in recognition of its unspoilt historic charm. It is one of few villages with a red telephone box.
- 01Gileston and West Aberthaw
Stony beach on Limpert Bay with remains of World War II pillboxes.
- 02Aberthaw
- 03Gileston Manor
Grade II listed building.
- 04St Donat's Castle
- 05Llantwit Major Roman Villa
- 06St Illtyd's Church
Things to do
Wales Coast Path. Walk part of the trail.
Where to eat
- 01Illtud's 216
Prospect House, Church St.,.
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