Neath

Neath is a town with a population of approximately 60,000, located on the river of the same name in the traditional county of Glamorgan, south Wales. In Welsh, the river is the Afon Nedd, and the town is Castell-nedd.

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Neath has existed as a settlement since Roman times, when the fort of Nidum stood on the spot. Remains of the fort are also still standing, within a housing estate. The actual fort covered an area which now includes the playing fields of Dŵr-y-Felin Comprehensive School. Ruins of a small Norman castle can also be seen, close to the shopping centre. Other major attractions for visitors are Neath Abbey ruins and Gnoll Park.

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The previous borough council was absorbed into the larger unitary authority of Neath Port Talbot on April 1 1996.

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The Town and the surrounding area is represented at Westminster by Peter Hain MP (Labour) and in the National Assembly for Wales by Gwenda Thomas AM (Labour)

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Traditional county: redirect Association of British Counties...

Glamorgan: Glamorgan or Morgannwg is a maritime traditional county of Wales, UK, and was previously a medieval kingdom or principality....

Wales: :For alternate meanings, see Wales (disambiguation)...

Neath related Images and Photos (experimental)

'Neath the Arizona Skies

Waterfall on River Neath South Wales