Sardis

Settlement in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Sardis

Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a boulder NW side of the road. It marks a point 21.778m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Rivet Credit: Adrian Dust

Sardis is a small village situated in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales. Nestled in the beautiful countryside, the village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque landscapes. It is located approximately 8 miles northeast of Carmarthen, the county town.

Sardis has a rich history that dates back centuries. The village grew around the local chapel, which was built in 1825 and remains an important landmark today. The chapel played a vital role in the religious and social life of the community and continues to hold regular services and events.

The village itself is a close-knit community, with a population of around 300 residents. It offers a peaceful and tranquil environment, making it an ideal place for those seeking a quieter lifestyle. The residents are known for their warm hospitality and strong community spirit.

Although small in size, Sardis has a few amenities to cater to the needs of its residents. These include a village hall, a primary school, and a local shop. For more extensive facilities, residents can easily access the nearby town of Carmarthen, which offers a wide range of shops, restaurants, and leisure activities.

Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to explore in the surrounding area. The village is located close to the Brechfa Forest, a popular destination for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. The nearby River Towy also provides opportunities for fishing and water activities.

In conclusion, Sardis offers a peaceful and close-knit community in the heart of the Carmarthenshire countryside. With its rich history, stunning surroundings, and friendly atmosphere, it is an idyllic place to call home.

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Sardis Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.73576/-4.054966 or Grid Reference SN5806. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on a boulder NW side of the road. It marks a point 21.778m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the wall of Hafod Wen. It marks a point 109.637m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Pont Abraham Interchange on the M4

Eirian Evans

Drain feeding Afon Llwchwr

Alan Hughes

White Springs angling centre

Entrance to angling centre at White Springs, Pontarddulais.

Alan Hughes

Pont Abraham Services, M4 J49

The last 3 miles of the M4 are the only 3 miles of motorway in all of Carmarthenshire. Pont Abraham is where the motorway gives out.

Nigel Davies

Pont Abraham Services

Pont Abraham Services, located at Junction 49 of the M4. Good place to stop after a long slog down the M4

Jim Goldsmith

Pont Abraham Services

A shot of the main building taken from the upper car park.

Nigel Davies

Lake at White Springs near Pentrebach

Several lakes are visible as you travel along the road here.

Nigel Davies

Artificial lakes at White Springs fishery

A whole system of lakes is visible from up on the adjacent common.

Nigel Davies

Loughor valley, north of Fforest

The Loughor river meanders down its valley shortly before becoming a tidal estuary.

Hywel Williams

Defunct wind pump

This tower used to have a wind wheel to pump water from a nearby well, reminiscent of the ones seen in Western movies, but more recently has fallen into dereliction, with the fan section now lost. It was a land mark I remember from my early days, one of the things to see on the journey to my Grandmother's house.

Hywel Williams

Electricity pylons near Pontarddulais

These pylons can be seen going into the distance. Also, on the hillside in the distance is the scar caused by recent work to lay a gas pipeline across the countryside.

Hywel Williams

Small ford across the Gwili river

There are a number of thoroughfares across the Gwili valley that have been abandoned for various reasons over the years. In this case, the ford that crosses the river became unusable for today's car - indeed it would be quite a formidable obstacle for a heavy duty four wheel drive!

Hywel Williams

Footbridge over the Gwili

This bridge allows pedestrians to cross the Gwili avoiding the nearby ford (which is almost impossible for vehicles to use too!)

Hywel Williams

Remnant of an old road

The original course of a small road branching off the B4306, is slowly falling back to nature since its course was diverted in the 1970s by the building of the M4 motorway. The route ends beyond the trees in the distance where the modern motorway runs down the valley. The road still exists in this form (complete with a stone river bridge) for about a half a kilometre on this side of the motorway, shorter on the other. The road's course is relatively indistinct on 1:50K maps but can clearly be followed on 1:25K resolution maps on both sides of the motorway.

Hywel Williams

Remnant of an old abandoned road

Flowers are taking over an old abandoned road. Reasons for this are given in SN5705 : Remnant of an old road.

Hywel Williams

Small bridge over the Gwili river

This once formed one of the numerous thoroughfares across the Gwili valley. Now, the route has been severed by the building of the M4 motorway. Old maps show that the route was a through route until the motorway was built but it probably wasn't a regular or heavily used route.

Hywel Williams

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Sardis is located at Grid Ref: SN5806 (Lat: 51.73576, Lng: -4.054966)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys