Garnswllt

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Garnswllt

Garnswllt is a small village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated in the picturesque Amman Valley, it is surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful countryside. With a population of around 1,500 residents, it exudes a close-knit community atmosphere.

Historically, Garnswllt was primarily an agricultural village, with many residents being employed in farming and related industries. However, in recent years, there has been a shift towards a more diversified economy, with a growing number of residents commuting to nearby towns and cities for work.

The village offers a range of amenities to its residents. There is a primary school, providing education to local children, and a community center that hosts various events and activities throughout the year. Additionally, there is a small convenience store and a pub, which serves as a popular meeting place for locals.

Garnswllt is also known for its natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities. The surrounding area offers numerous walking and hiking trails, allowing residents and visitors to explore the stunning countryside. The nearby Brecon Beacons National Park is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for activities such as mountain biking, fishing, and birdwatching.

Overall, Garnswllt is a charming village in Glamorgan, Wales, that combines a rich history with a close-knit community spirit. With its stunning natural surroundings and range of amenities, it offers a high quality of life for its residents.

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Garnswllt Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.763493/-3.99014 or Grid Reference SN6209. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath gate

Alan Hughes

Woodland footpath

Towards Pen yr Heol.

Alan Hughes

Sharp bend in Afon Llwchwr

The river is also the County boundary: Carmarthenshire lies across the river from Swansea.

Alan Hughes

Sheep grazing above Nant y Cadno

A tributary of Afon Aman on the western slopes of the Black Mountain, Brecon Beacons. In the distance is the North Gower peninsula with Whiteford Point jutting out into the Loughor Estuary.

Alan Hughes

Nant y Cadno

Alan Hughes

Farm buildings at Blaenant Cadno

Alan Hughes

A timely warning

Alan Hughes

Heol Cwm Felin

Road junction above Cwm Cathan and the mill.

Alan Hughes

Un, dau â¦ tree!

A tree with three large limbs beside the lane towards Ty-côch.

Alan Hughes

Twmpath llosg Graig Fawr / Graig Fawr burnt mound

Ychydig y tu hwnt i'r cwrs dwr saif twmpath llosg o'r Oes Efydd. Fe'i hadwaenir hefyd fel tomenni coginio a phan oedd ein hynafiaid yn coginio cig yn ystod y cyfnod hwn byddent yn twymo cerrig mewn tân cyn eu rhoi nhw i mewn cafn llawn dŵr i ferwi'r cig. Pan mewn cysylltiad â dŵr oer byddai llawer o'r cerrig hyn yn chwalu. Mae'r domen yn ganlyniad i groniad dros amser o gerrig wedi'u chwalu a malurion tân fel siarcol. Men gwirionedd mae dau dwmpath llosg yn y lleoliad hwn ond dyma'r enghraifft orau. Damcaniaethau eraill yw eu bod nhw'n rhyw fath o sona neu ar gyfer berweddu cwrw. In the foreground above a small watercourse is a Bronze Age burnt mound. Also known as cooking mounds, when our ancestors cooked meat during this period they would heat stones on a fire before putting them in a trough full of water to boil meat. When in contact with cold water many of the stones would shatter. The mound is a result of an accumulation over time of discarded shattered stones and fire debris such as charcoal. In fact there are two burnt mounds at this location but the one shown is the best example. Other theories are that they were used as a sauna or for brewing beer.

Alan Richards

Sewage Works for Ammanford

The sewage works has been built just down river from the town, across the border in the next borough. Let the county of Swansea deal with it.

Nigel Davies

Mountain Stream on the road from Garnswllt to Pontardulais

This is the view upstream from the road bridge.

Nigel Davies

Mountain Chapel south of Garnswllt

Not quite as lonely as the one at SN6807, but still not too much around.

Nigel Davies

Garnswllt School

The school (and the whole village) is covered in "save our school" slogans. Garnswllt is a small community on the distant edge of the City & County of Swansea and the school is probably facing closure.

Nigel Davies

Pentwyn Mawr near Garnswllt

The summit of most hills around here have some remains of circular earthworks and/or cairns. There are a couple of small, bumpy, raised circular areas here and some exposed stones - but not enough to rate a marking on the OS 50k map. The Carmarthen Fans and the Black Mountain can be seen on the horizon.

Nigel Davies

Loughor valley

Taken from the Garnswllt-Pontarddulais road one morning. The river can be seen meandering in the middle distance, with the line of the railway a little closer. Plas Uchaf is the building on the far side of the valley, above and to the left of centre. Tycroes is in the far distance.

Ewen