Built-up area in Caerphilly, Wales
| Coordinates: | 51.653, -3.189 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 17 95 |
Pontllanfraith is a village in Caerphilly, Wales, situated in the characteristic hills of the South Wales Valleys and close to neighbouring towns such as Blackwood. It lies within easy commuting distance of Cardiff, giving it a mix of valley-rural character and good transport links to the city.
Historically it grew up around 19th- and 20th-century coal mining and associated industries, and the post‑industrial era has brought both challenges and regeneration. Today the community combines local shops, schools and leisure facilities with active sports and social clubs, and the landscape still bears reminders of its industrial past alongside newer housing and retail development.