Pontymister

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Pontymister is a small village in Caerphilly county borough in South Wales.

Location
Pontymister is attached to is neighbour Risca.

Origins, History & Amenities
Originally a farm called Ty Isaf, the village came about as a need for housing for the local steel mill and chemical works workforces. Most houses were built in 1920 - 1925.

Pontymister steel works was famous for being the grave yard for steam trains. Many were brought there in the early '60's for their scrap value. Some were saved and moved onto Barry Docks.

Many local pubs still bear the names of steel making; the Rolling Mill, the Forge Hammer, etc.

The Cistercian Way waymarked long distance footpath passes through Pontymister.


Pubs/Bars in Pontymister The Commercial Inn Commercial Street Pontymister, Risca NP11 6BA 016335 612608 http://thecommercialrisca.com/ The Forge Hammer Commercial St Pontymister Gwent NP11 6EE 01633 613943 http://www.forgehammer.co.uk/

Chemists/Pharmacies in Pontymister:
Pearn's Pharmacies Ltd
   135 Commercial Street
   Pontymister
   Newport
   Gwent
   NP11 6AZ
01633 612534

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