Draethen

Draethen

Draethen Village Crossroads
Draethen
Draethen shown within Caerphilly
OS grid reference ST225915
Principal area
Ceremonial county
Country Wales
Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town NEWPORT
Postcode district NP10
Dialling code 01633 44
Police Gwent
Fire South Wales
Ambulance Welsh
EU Parliament Wales
UK Parliament
Welsh Assembly
The Llwyn Hir Forestry Walk through Draethen Woods

Draethen is a village in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The village is located some 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Caerphilly, and 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Cardiff.[1]

Located on the southern reaches of the Rhymney River within the historic boundaries of Glamorgan, Draethen is bordered by Bedwas to the west, Rhiwderin to the east, Michaelston-y-Fedw to the south east and Lower Machen to the north.[1]

Draethen Woods contain a number of former lead mining sites and surface workings dating back to at least Roman times. The mines once exploited a vein of lead ore that exists in the exposed limestone of the Southern Outcrop in this region. All the sites are presently fenced off, but there are no known access restrictions, making it a popular location for experienced cavers.[2][3]

The Rhymny Valley Ridgeway Walk, the Rhymney River Circular Walk and the Llwyn Hir Forestry Walk all meet up at Draethen.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Draethen". walesdirectory.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
  2. ↑ "Draethen Lead Mines". UKCaving.com. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
  3. ↑ http://bec-cave.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=555:caving-report-15-roman-mine-draethen-glamorganshire&catid=58&Itemid=509&lang=en

- Draethen, Waterloo and Rudry Community Council (DWR Community Council)

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