Mynachdy

Mynachdy (from Welsh 'monastery') is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales.[1] Mynachdy is situated between Gabalfa, Birchgrove and Cathays. Mynachdy is often paired with neighbouring Gabalfa,[2] and shares its councillors. It is close to a few universities such as Cardiff University and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, as well as student accommodation.

Mynachdy

Semi-detached houses on Caerleon Road, Mynachdy
Mynachdy
Location within Cardiff
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCARDIFF
Dialling code+44-29
PoliceSouth Wales
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament

Name

The word "mynachdy" comes from the Welsh words "mynach" (monk) and "tŷ" (house). This probably refers to Llys Talybont, a manor building in the modern area of Mynachdy that was owned by the monks of Llantarnam Abbey.[3]

Mynachdy Institute

The Mynachdy Institute is a community centre in Mynachdy. There have been many threats of closure, with plans to replace it with student flats.[4][5][6] However, after its initial closure, a successful community movement regained control of the Institute from Cardiff Council.[7]

Transport

The A470 North Road runs along Mynachdy's northeast side.

Mynachdy is bordered on its southwest side by a local railway line. There are plans under consideration to build the Gabalfa railway station on this line to serve Mynachdy and neighbouring Gabalfa.[8]

References
  1. "CF14 Postcode District". www.postcodes-uk.com. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  2. Mosalski, Ruth (2015-03-23). "Pontcanna is set to be one of four city 'areas' given official status". walesonline. Retrieved 2020-07-19.
  3. "The history of the suburb of Gabalfa – Cardiffians.co.uk". www.cardiffians.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  4. Waldram, Hannah (2010-05-14). "Gabalfa student flats rejected by locals". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  5. "Outrage after Mynachdy flats plan approved". Cardiff Liberal Democrats (in Welsh). Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  6. Lewis, Anna (2018-02-01). "Community centre on site of 361 planned student flats has closed". walesonline. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  7. "Residents bid to take back control of community venue". The Cardiffian. 2018-03-09. Retrieved 2020-07-18.
  8. "Gabalfa Metro Station". Cardiff Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 2020-07-18.


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