Mynydd-y-Garreg
Mynydd-y-garreg or Mynyddygarreg (English: the mountain of the stone) is a village in the county of Carmarthenshire, West Wales, bordering the historical town of Kidwelly. Mynydd-y-garreg Tower[1] is the name given to a Roman Pharos in the county of Flintshire, near Whitford.
Administration
The town shares a Mayor and community council with the neighbouring town of Kidwelly.
Transport
By road the village lies 1 km from the A484 that connects Llanelli and Carmarthen. By rail Kidwelly train station lies 4 km away by road. A bus service operates connecting to bus routes running through kidwelly which allow passengers to travel to Llanelli, Carmarthen, Swansea amongst others.
Schools
The village has a Primary School, Ysgol Mynydd-y-Garreg School.
Entertainment
The village was home to a Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide recognised public house,[2] The Prince of Wales.
Sport
The town has a local rugby union team called Mynydd-y-Garreg RFC. They have a training/playing ground with a clubhouse located in the village
Notable residents
The village is famous for being home to the late Welsh rugby union legend Ray Gravell. A road in the village had been named after him [3] and after his death serves as a reminder of one of the village's most famous residents. A sculpture erected in his honour at the Llanelli Scarlets' stadium Parc y Scarlets stands on a plinth made of stone quarried from the village.[4]
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Coordinates: 51°45′00″N 4°16′46″W / 51.7499°N 4.2794°W