Pontdolgoch

Pontdolgoch is a very small village in Powys, Wales. It is located on the A470 road, some 2 miles (3.2 km) northwest of Caersws. The River Carno flows through the village.

Pontdolgoch
Pontdolgoch
Location within Powys
OS grid referenceSO011935
Community
Principal area
Ceremonial county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townCAERSWS
Postcode districtSY17
Dialling code01650
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament

Pontdolgoch's name translates as "bridge over the red meadow", and is derived from an ancient, and bloody, battle.

Pontdolgoch is also home of the Coaching inn, the Talkhouse, also known by its Welsh name Ty Siarad.[1]

Previously served by Pontdolgoch railway station on the Cambrian Line.

References
  1. Paddy Burt (26 July 2003) "Room service: The Talkhouse, Pontdolgoch, nr Caersws, Powys", The Telegraph (London). Retrieved 10 February 2018.


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