Pontfadog Explained

Country:Wales
Official Name:Pontfadog
Coordinates:52.935°N -3.14°W
Static Image Name:Pontfadog - geograph.org.uk - 210967.jpg
Static Image Caption:Road into Pontfadog, showing former tramway waiting room (at left) and inn sign (centre)
Community Wales:Glyntraian
Unitary Wales:Wrexham
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Clwyd South
Constituency Westminster:Clwyd South
Post Town:LLANGOLLEN
Postcode District:LL20
Postcode Area:LL
Dial Code:01691
Os Grid Reference:SJ233381

Pontfadog is a village in the Ceiriog Valley west of Chirk in Wrexham County Borough, Wales; it is part of the community of Glyntraian. Like the neighbouring village of Glyn Ceiriog, the growth of Pontfadog is connected to the area's former quarrying industry.

The village's name translates as "Bridge of Madoc", taking its name from a bridge over the River Ceiriog. Until April 2013, an oak tree stood near the village. Entitled the Pontfadog Oak, the tree reputed to be the oldest in the United Kingdom at the time;[1] however, strong winds on the 17 April 2013 caused the tree to topple overnight.[2]

The Glyn Valley Tramway had a station in the village, which has now been preserved by the Glyn Valley Tramway Group. In addition to the Swan Inn, the village's pub, there is also a village shop with a post office counter.

Notes and References

  1. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/2016912.stm Oak tree's royal roots honoured
  2. Web site: Pontfadog Oak: 1,200-year-old tree toppled by winds . 22 October 2021 . BBC . 19 April 2013 .