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East Aberthaw

Settlement in Glamorgan

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East Aberthaw

Tidal flats near East Aberthaw
Tidal flats near East Aberthaw Credit: Alan Hughes

East Aberthaw is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, South Wales. Situated on the eastern coast of the Vale of Glamorgan, this picturesque village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty and offers a tranquil and idyllic setting for its residents and visitors.

With a population of around 600 people, East Aberthaw is known for its close-knit community and friendly atmosphere. The village is primarily residential, with a mix of traditional Welsh cottages and modern houses dotting its charming streets. The architecture reflects the village's rich history, with some buildings dating back several centuries.

One of the highlights of East Aberthaw is its proximity to the beautiful coastline. The village is just a short distance from Aberthaw Beach, a sandy stretch of shore that boasts breathtaking views of the Bristol Channel. The beach is popular among locals and visitors alike for relaxing walks, picnics, and water activities such as swimming and surfing.

The village is also home to a handful of amenities, including a local pub and a community center that hosts various events throughout the year. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, the nearby town of Barry is easily accessible.

Overall, East Aberthaw is a charming and peaceful village that offers residents and visitors a chance to experience the beauty of the Welsh countryside while enjoying a close-knit community atmosphere. Whether exploring the stunning coastline or immersing oneself in the village's rich history, East Aberthaw is a hidden gem in the heart of Glamorgan.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.391113/-3.3884677 or Grid Reference ST0366. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tidal flats near East Aberthaw
Tidal flats near East Aberthaw
WW1 Memorial at former St Athan Boys' Village The Boys' Village opened in 1925 as a holiday home for up to 180 boys from families of the working class in South Wales. The Boys' Club movement (now Clubs for Young People Wales) had been started in the early 1920s by Captain J Glynn-Jones and David Davies of Llandinam. Davies was the chair of the Ocean Coal Company and Glynn-Jones was its Welfare Officer. The memorial was erected as part of the construction of the camp to commemorate the youth of all nations who died in the First World War. It was located at the focal point of the village within a formal landscaped garden with the village buildings surrounding. It was later amended with the dates of World War II. The Club closed in 1990 and is badly vandalised. The memorial is a grade II listed building.
WW1 Memorial at former St Athan Boys' Village
The Boys' Village opened in 1925 as a holiday home for up to 180 boys from families of the working class in South Wales. The Boys' Club movement (now Clubs for Young People Wales) had been started in the early 1920s by Captain J Glynn-Jones and David Davies of Llandinam. Davies was the chair of the Ocean Coal Company and Glynn-Jones was its Welfare Officer. The memorial was erected as part of the construction of the camp to commemorate the youth of all nations who died in the First World War. It was located at the focal point of the village within a formal landscaped garden with the village buildings surrounding. It was later amended with the dates of World War II. The Club closed in 1990 and is badly vandalised. The memorial is a grade II listed building.
Steps to the beach at Fontygary Bay
Steps to the beach at Fontygary Bay
Fontygary Leisure Park Access to the holiday complex from the beach
Fontygary Leisure Park
Access to the holiday complex from the beach
Watch House Beach Near Fontygary Leisure Park
Watch House Beach
Near Fontygary Leisure Park
Saltmarsh, Andrew's Pant
Saltmarsh, Andrew's Pant
Channel in the tidal flats at East Aberthaw
Channel in the tidal flats at East Aberthaw
Lime works at Aberthaw The lime works opened in 1888 and closed in 1926. This is now a listed building, Grade II, as a well preserved C19 structure from an important regional industry. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300083144-aberthaw-lime-and-cement-works-rhoose#.YajM1WDP02w" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300083144-aberthaw-lime-and-cement-works-rhoose#.YajM1WDP02w">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Lime works at Aberthaw
The lime works opened in 1888 and closed in 1926. This is now a listed building, Grade II, as a well preserved C19 structure from an important regional industry. LinkExternal link
Lime works at Aberthaw Another view of the lime works <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7033788">ST0366 : Lime works at Aberthaw</a> showing its west face and the kiln openings. The area and ponds near the lime works is now Aberthaw Nature Reserve
Lime works at Aberthaw
Another view of the lime works ST0366 : Lime works at Aberthaw showing its west face and the kiln openings. The area and ponds near the lime works is now Aberthaw Nature Reserve
Pond at Aberthaw Nature Reserve
Pond at Aberthaw Nature Reserve
Sign - Aberthaw Biodiversity Area The derelict lime works in the distance
Sign - Aberthaw Biodiversity Area
The derelict lime works in the distance
Warning sign near the Wales Coast Path Over the other side of the hedge is a grass-seeded ash hill, from the nearby power station.
Warning sign near the Wales Coast Path
Over the other side of the hedge is a grass-seeded ash hill, from the nearby power station.
Sea wall and groynes, Leys Beach
Sea wall and groynes, Leys Beach
Concrete groynes at Leys Beach Reinforced with wood
Concrete groynes at Leys Beach
Reinforced with wood
View through a chain-link fence Aberthaw Power Station was a coal-fired power plant, it generated enough power to meet the needs of 1.5 million households. It closed in March 2020 and is now being decommissoned
View through a chain-link fence
Aberthaw Power Station was a coal-fired power plant, it generated enough power to meet the needs of 1.5 million households. It closed in March 2020 and is now being decommissoned
Decommissioning at the Aberthaw Power Station
Decommissioning at the Aberthaw Power Station
Wales Coast Path about to cross the River Thaw A footpath runs alongside the pipe bridge over the river. This is the longest river in Glamorgan and supports a healthy population of brown trout.
Wales Coast Path about to cross the River Thaw
A footpath runs alongside the pipe bridge over the river. This is the longest river in Glamorgan and supports a healthy population of brown trout.
Estuary of the River Thaw From the footbridge and pipe bridge, at Breaksea Pint
Estuary of the River Thaw
From the footbridge and pipe bridge, at Breaksea Pint
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East Aberthaw is located at Grid Ref: ST0366 (Lat: 51.391113, Lng: -3.3884677)

Unitary Authority: The Vale of Glamorgan

Police Authority: South Wales

What 3 Words

///saints.piglets.shot. Near Rhoose, Vale of Glamorgan

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