What does Rhondda mean in Welsh?
noisy
Many sources state the meaning of Rhondda as “noisy”, though this is a simplified translation without research. Sir Ifor Williams, in his work Enwau Lleoedd, suggests that the first syllable rhawdd is a form of the Welsh adrawdd or adrodd, as in “recite, relate, recount”, similar to the Old Irish rád; ‘speech’.
Where does Fach Fawr meet?
The Rhondda Fach rises about a mile to the east of the source of the Rhondda Fawr on the hills above Blaenrhondda in a marshy area between Mynydd Beili Glas and Mynydd Bwllfa at an elevation of 489m OD.
Is Merthyr part of Rhondda Cynon Taff?
Rhondda Cynon Taf is the third largest Local Authority in Wales….About the Council.
| Bridgend County Borough Council | Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council |
|---|---|
| Caerphilly County Borough Council | Powys County Council |
| City of Cardiff Council | Vale Of Glamorgan Council |
| Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council |
What county is Rhondda in?
Rhondda Cynon Taff lies mostly within the historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), but in the north it includes a portion of the historic county of Brecknockshire (Sir Frycheiniog). Clydach Vale is the county borough’s administrative centre.
Where does the name Rhondda come from?
The name translates as the Town of Alaw which comes from Alaw Coch (red melody) the bardic name of David (Dafydd) Williams the father of Judge Gwilym Williams who founded the village. Porth means gate and is known as the gateway to Rhondda Fawr and Rhondda Fach as both valleys meet at Porth.
What does Rhondda Cynon Taff meaning in English?
Definition of Rhondda Cynon Taff in the English dictionary The definition of Rhondda Cynon Taff in the dictionary is a county borough in S Wales, created from part of Mid Glamorgan in 1996.
What area is Rhondda Fach?
The Rhondda Fach is a 11.8 mile loop trail located near Pontypridd, Rhondda, Wales that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as difficult.
What river runs through the Rhondda?
River Taff
| River Taff | |
|---|---|
| Historic county | Glamorgan |
| Unitary Authority | Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cardiff |
| Settlements | Merthyr Tydfil, Treharris, Pontypridd, Cardiff |
| Physical characteristics |
What does RCT stand for in Wales?
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Rhondda Cynon Taf (Welsh pronunciation: [ˈr̥ɔnða ˈkənən ˈtaːv], RCT, also spelled as Rhondda Cynon Taff) is a county borough in the south-east of Wales.
Which county is Pontypridd?
Rhondda Cynon Taff county borough
Pontypridd, industrial town, Rhondda Cynon Taff county borough, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), southern Wales. It is situated at the confluence of the Rivers Rhondda and Taff.