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'''[[Draethen]]''' is a village in the county borough of [[Caerphilly]], [[South Wales]]. The village is located some {{convert|3|mi}} south of Caerphilly, and {{convert|6|mi}} northeast of the capital of [[Wales]], [[Cardiff]]. |
'''[[Draethen]]''' is a village in the county borough of [[Caerphilly]], [[South Wales]]. The village is located some {{convert|3|mi}} south of Caerphilly, and {{convert|6|mi}} northeast of the capital of [[Wales]], [[Cardiff]]. |
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Located on the southrn reaches of the [[Rhymney River]], 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. |
Located on the southrn reaches of the [[Rhymney River]], 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. |
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Draethen Woods contain a number of former [[lead mining]] sites and surface workings dating back to at least [[Roman in Britain]] 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ukcaving.com/wiki/index.php/Draethen_lead_mines|title=Draethen Lead Mines|publisher=UKCaving.com|accessdate=2012-05-07}}</ref> |
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The Rhymny Valley Ridgeway Walk and the Rhymney River Circular Walk meet up at Draethen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walesdirectory.co.uk/Towns_in_Wales/Draethen_Town.htm|title=Draethen|publisher=walesdirectory.co.uk|accessdate=2012-05-07}}</ref> |
The Rhymny Valley Ridgeway Walk and the Rhymney River Circular Walk meet up at Draethen.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walesdirectory.co.uk/Towns_in_Wales/Draethen_Town.htm|title=Draethen|publisher=walesdirectory.co.uk|accessdate=2012-05-07}}</ref> |
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*[http://ukcaving.com/wiki/index.php/Draethen_lead_mines UKCaving.com - Draethen Lead Mines] |
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Revision as of 15:50, 7 May 2012
Draethen is a village in the county borough of Caerphilly, South Wales. The village is located some 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Caerphilly, and 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of the capital of Wales, Cardiff.
Located on the southrn reaches of the Rhymney River, 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.
Draethen Woods contain a number of former lead mining sites and surface workings dating back to at least Roman in Britain 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.[1]
The Rhymny Valley Ridgeway Walk and the Rhymney River Circular Walk meet up at Draethen.[2]
References
- ^ "Draethen Lead Mines". UKCaving.com. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
- ^ "Draethen". walesdirectory.co.uk. Retrieved 2012-05-07.