Coity

Settlement in Glamorgan

Wales

Coity

Motorway construction Start of Motorway construction, viewed from near the viaduct Sarn, towards junction 36 and Sarn services
Motorway construction Credit: Colin Prosser

Coity is a historic village located in the county of Glamorgan, Wales. Situated just north of the town of Bridgend, Coity is known for its rich history and charming rural setting.

The village is centered around the imposing Coity Castle, a medieval fortress that was originally built in the 12th century. The castle is a prominent landmark and is a popular tourist attraction, offering visitors a glimpse into the region's past. The ruins of the castle stand majestically on a hill, overlooking the village and surrounding countryside.

Coity is a close-knit community with a population of approximately 5,000 residents. The village has a traditional Welsh charm, with picturesque cottages and narrow, winding streets. It offers a peaceful and idyllic setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields.

The village has a range of amenities, including a local primary school, a church, and several small shops and businesses. It also benefits from its proximity to Bridgend, where residents have access to a wider range of services and facilities.

Coity is well-connected to the rest of Glamorgan and beyond, with good road links to nearby towns and cities. The M4 motorway is easily accessible from the village, providing convenient access to Cardiff and Swansea.

Overall, Coity is a delightful village that offers a blend of history, natural beauty, and community spirit. It is a place where residents can enjoy a peaceful and rural lifestyle, while still being within easy reach of larger urban areas.

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Coity Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.524122/-3.554856 or Grid Reference SS9281. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Motorway construction Start of Motorway construction, viewed from near the viaduct Sarn, towards junction 36 and Sarn services
Motorway construction
Start of Motorway construction, viewed from near the viaduct Sarn, towards junction 36 and Sarn services
Ordnance Survey Rivet This damaged OS rivet can be found on the rock outcrop on Cefn Hirgoed. It marks a point 130.186m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This damaged OS rivet can be found on the rock outcrop on Cefn Hirgoed. It marks a point 130.186m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the wall west side of the road. It marks a point 105.482m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the wall west side of the road. It marks a point 105.482m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This damaged and moved OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost of Glan Nant House. It marked a point 110.886m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This damaged and moved OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost of Glan Nant House. It marked a point 110.886m above mean sea level.
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Virgin XS store
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Virgin XS store
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, view towards the Foodcourt
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, view towards the Foodcourt
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, the Foodcourt, note the fruit which hung from the ceiling, which has long gone
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, the Foodcourt, note the fruit which hung from the ceiling, which has long gone
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, view from the Foodcourt entrance, down the shop mall
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, view from the Foodcourt entrance, down the shop mall
McArthur Glen Sainsbury's McArthur Glen, view of Sainsbury's
McArthur Glen Sainsbury's
McArthur Glen, view of Sainsbury's
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Donnay shop, it's now called Sports Direct
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Donnay shop, it's now called Sports Direct
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, the floor above the Foodcourt, Pizza Hut, was here at this date
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, the floor above the Foodcourt, Pizza Hut, was here at this date
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, view off the footbridge alongside the Odeon Cinema, of the car park
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, view off the footbridge alongside the Odeon Cinema, of the car park
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Bookends, now known as The Works
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Bookends, now known as The Works
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, view off the footbridge of the Foodcourt, and restaurants upstairs
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, view off the footbridge of the Foodcourt, and restaurants upstairs
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, shop outlet
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, shop outlet
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, the Tourist Information Centre, and welcome to the Shops
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, the Tourist Information Centre, and welcome to the Shops
McArthur Glen McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Remington shop is now Whitard China shop
McArthur Glen
McArthur Glen, shop outlet, Remington shop is now Whitard China shop
McArthur Glen, Sainsbury McArthur Glen, car park, viewed from Sainsbury
McArthur Glen, Sainsbury
McArthur Glen, car park, viewed from Sainsbury
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Coity is located at Grid Ref: SS9281 (Lat: 51.524122, Lng: -3.554856)

Unitary Authority: Bridgend

Police Authority: South Wales

Also known as: Coety

What 3 Words

///caring.feast.guards. Near Coity, Bridgend

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.524122,-3.554856
Coity
Ele: 62.31
Name Cy: Coety
Name En: Coity
Place: village
Population: 2071
Wikidata: Q5141668
Wikipedia: en:Coity
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Turning Circle
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Post Box
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Crossing
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Coity Castle
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Place Of Worship
Gilead Chapel
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Traffic Signals
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Crossing
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Crossing
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