Deri, Caerphilly
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Coordinates: 51°42′19″N 3°16′03″W / 51.7054°N 3.2676°W
Deri | |
Ysgwyddgwyn Presbyterian Church |
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Deri Deri shown within Caerphilly | |
OS grid reference | SO112032 |
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Principal area | Caerphilly |
Ceremonial county | Gwent |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BARGOED |
Postcode district | CF81 |
Dialling code | 01443 |
Police | Gwent |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
EU Parliament | Wales |
UK Parliament | Caerphilly |
Welsh Assembly | Caerphilly |
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Deri is a village in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. Deri along with Pentwyn and Fochriw make up the community of Darran Valley. The village grew around the Industrial Age to serve the collieries of Fochriw, Pencarreg and Groesfaen.[1]
Sport
Although a small settlement Deri has a strong sporting past, producing Welsh champion boxers, Tom and Billy Thomas. The village is also home to rugby union club Deri RFC.
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