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Baglan

Community in Glamorgan

Wales

Baglan

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SE parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 12.393m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Baglan is a community located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. It is situated in the historic county borough of Neath Port Talbot. Baglan is a relatively small community with an estimated population of around 6,000 residents.

The area is known for its rich industrial history, particularly in the coal mining industry. Baglan was once home to several coal mines, which played a significant role in the local economy during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, the remnants of these mines can still be seen in the landscape.

Despite its industrial past, Baglan has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years. The construction of the Baglan Energy Park, a large industrial and commercial development, has brought new job opportunities to the area. This has helped to diversify the local economy and provide a boost to the community.

Baglan is also home to several amenities and facilities that serve its residents. These include schools, a community center, a library, and various shops and businesses. The community is well-connected to nearby towns and cities, with good transport links, including a railway station.

In terms of natural beauty, Baglan is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, including rolling hills and valleys. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities, such as hiking and cycling.

Overall, Baglan is a community with a rich industrial heritage, undergoing revitalization and offering a range of amenities for its residents.

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Baglan Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.615799/-3.796668 or Grid Reference SS7592. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the SE parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 12.393m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the SE parapet of the railway bridge. It marks a point 12.393m above mean sea level.
Railtour at Baglan Pathfinder Tours' Cwmbargoed Collier railtour heads west as it approaches Baglan station with class 66 No. 66013 in charge and class 60 No. 60040 on the rear.
Railtour at Baglan
Pathfinder Tours' Cwmbargoed Collier railtour heads west as it approaches Baglan station with class 66 No. 66013 in charge and class 60 No. 60040 on the rear.
Railtour at Baglan Pathfinder Tours' Cwmbargoed Collier railtour heads east as it approaches Baglan station with class 60 No. 60040 in charge and class 66 No. 66013 on the rear. It had passed the same spot only 10 minutes previously heading in the opposite direction.
Railtour at Baglan
Pathfinder Tours' Cwmbargoed Collier railtour heads east as it approaches Baglan station with class 60 No. 60040 in charge and class 66 No. 66013 on the rear. It had passed the same spot only 10 minutes previously heading in the opposite direction.
Baglan Railway Station A class 60 locomotive passes through Baglan station en-route to the oil loading terminal at Robeston on the Milford Haven branch. Baglan station opened in 1996, as of 2022 it has a limited service between Swansea and Port Talbot and onwards to Cardiff.
Baglan Railway Station
A class 60 locomotive passes through Baglan station en-route to the oil loading terminal at Robeston on the Milford Haven branch. Baglan station opened in 1996, as of 2022 it has a limited service between Swansea and Port Talbot and onwards to Cardiff.
Air Shaft in Forest
Air Shaft in Forest
Location of a Concrete Wall
Location of a Concrete Wall
Pontdroed dros Afon Afan / Footbridge over River Afan Llwybr troed cyhoeddus yn agosau at bontdroed sy'n rhychwantu Afon Afan. A public footpath approaches a footbridge spanning the River Afan.
Pontdroed dros Afon Afan / Footbridge over River Afan
Llwybr troed cyhoeddus yn agosau at bontdroed sy'n rhychwantu Afon Afan. A public footpath approaches a footbridge spanning the River Afan.
Llwybr glanafon / Riverside path Llwybr ar lan Afon Afan. A path on the banks of the river Afan.
Llwybr glanafon / Riverside path
Llwybr ar lan Afon Afan. A path on the banks of the river Afan.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path Llwybr defnydd a rennir ar Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan. A shared use path at Baglan Indiustrial Estate
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path
Llwybr defnydd a rennir ar Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan. A shared use path at Baglan Indiustrial Estate
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path Llwybr defnydd a rennir ar Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan A shared use path at Baglan Industrial Estate.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path
Llwybr defnydd a rennir ar Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan A shared use path at Baglan Industrial Estate.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path Llwybr defnydd a rennir st Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan Shared use path at Baglan Industrial Estate.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path
Llwybr defnydd a rennir st Ystad Diwydiannol Baglan Shared use path at Baglan Industrial Estate.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path Llwybr defnydd a rennir wrth ochr heol a elwir Seaway Parade. A shared use path alongside a road known as Seaway Parade
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path
Llwybr defnydd a rennir wrth ochr heol a elwir Seaway Parade. A shared use path alongside a road known as Seaway Parade
Pontdroed dros ffordd ddeuol / A footbridge over a dual carriageway Pontdroed yn rhywchantu ffordd ddeuol a elwir Seaway Parade. A footbridge spanning a dual carriageway known as Seaway Parade.
Pontdroed dros ffordd ddeuol / A footbridge over a dual carriageway
Pontdroed yn rhywchantu ffordd ddeuol a elwir Seaway Parade. A footbridge spanning a dual carriageway known as Seaway Parade.
Stepiau Pontdroed / Footbridge steps Stepiau yn mynd i lawr pontdroed sy'n rhychwantu ffordd ddeuol a elwir Seaway Parade. Steps leading down from a footbridge spanning a dual carriageway known as Seaway Parade.
Stepiau Pontdroed / Footbridge steps
Stepiau yn mynd i lawr pontdroed sy'n rhychwantu ffordd ddeuol a elwir Seaway Parade. Steps leading down from a footbridge spanning a dual carriageway known as Seaway Parade.
Ysbyty Castell Nedd Port Talbot / Neath Port Talbot Hospital Heulwen hwyr y prynhawn yn goleuo rhan o Ysbyty Nedd Port Talbot. Y tir uchel yn y pellter yw Mynydd Dinas. Late afternoon sunshine illuminates part of Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The hill in the distance is Mynydd Dinas (trans. fortress mountain).
Ysbyty Castell Nedd Port Talbot / Neath Port Talbot Hospital
Heulwen hwyr y prynhawn yn goleuo rhan o Ysbyty Nedd Port Talbot. Y tir uchel yn y pellter yw Mynydd Dinas. Late afternoon sunshine illuminates part of Neath Port Talbot Hospital. The hill in the distance is Mynydd Dinas (trans. fortress mountain).
Maes parcio ysbyty / Hospital car park Maes Parcio Ysbyty Nedd Port Talbot. Yn tir uchel yn y pellter yw Mynydd Dinas. Neath Port Talbot Hospital Car Park. The hill in the distance is Mynydd Dinas (trans. fortress mountain).
Maes parcio ysbyty / Hospital car park
Maes Parcio Ysbyty Nedd Port Talbot. Yn tir uchel yn y pellter yw Mynydd Dinas. Neath Port Talbot Hospital Car Park. The hill in the distance is Mynydd Dinas (trans. fortress mountain).
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path Llwybr defnydd a rennir wrth ochr ffordd ddeuol a elwir Heol Afan. A shared use path alongside a dual carriageway known as Afan Way.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path
Llwybr defnydd a rennir wrth ochr ffordd ddeuol a elwir Heol Afan. A shared use path alongside a dual carriageway known as Afan Way.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path Llwybr defnydd a rennir wrth ochr ffordd ddeuol a elwir Heol Afan. A shared use path alongside a dual carriageway known as Afan Way.
Llwybr defnydd a rennir / Shared use path
Llwybr defnydd a rennir wrth ochr ffordd ddeuol a elwir Heol Afan. A shared use path alongside a dual carriageway known as Afan Way.
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Baglan is located at Grid Ref: SS7592 (Lat: 51.615799, Lng: -3.796668)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales

What 3 Words

///form.gear.found. Near Briton Ferry, Neath Port Talbot

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