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Draethen

Draethen
Draethen Village Crossroads
Draethen is located in Caerphilly
Draethen
Draethen
Location within Caerphilly
OS grid referenceST225915
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townNEWPORT
Postcode districtNP10
Dialling code01633 44
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
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UK
Wales
Caerphilly
51°34′48″N 3°07′30″W / 51.58°N 3.125°W / 51.58; -3.125
The Llwyn Hir Forestry Walk through Draethen Woods

Draethen is a village in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales, and the community of Rudry. 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. ^ a b c "Draethen". walesdirectory.co.uk. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  2. ^ "Draethen Lead Mines". UKCaving.com. Archived from the original on 22 August 2017. Retrieved 7 May 2012.
  3. ^ "Caving Report 15 - Roman Mine Draethen Glamorganshire".
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