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Semi-detached houses on Caerleon Road, Mynachdy
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51°30′9″N 3°11′57″W / 51.50250°N 3.19917°W / 51.50250; -3.19917

Mynachdy (from Welsh 'monastery') is a district of the city of Cardiff, Wales. Mynachdy is situated between Gabalfa, Birchgrove and Cathays. Mynachdy is often paired with neighbouring Gabalfa, and shares its councillors. It is close to a few universities such as Cardiff University and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, as well as student accommodation.

Name

The word "mynachdy" comes from the Welsh words "mynach" (monk) and "tŷ" (house). This probably refers to Llys Talybont, a manor building in the modern area of Mynachdy that was owned by the monks of Llantarnam Abbey.

Mynachdy Institute

The Mynachdy Institute is a community centre in Mynachdy. There have been many threats of closure, with plans to replace it with student flats. However, after its initial closure, a successful community movement regained control of the Institute from Cardiff Council.

Transport

The A470 North Road runs along Mynachdy's northeast side.

Mynachdy is bordered on its southwest side by a local railway line. There are plans under consideration to build the Gabalfa railway station on this line to serve Mynachdy and neighbouring Gabalfa.

References

  1. "CF14 Postcode District". www.postcodes-uk.com. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  2. Mosalski, Ruth (23 March 2015). "Pontcanna is set to be one of four city 'areas' given official status". walesonline. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
  3. "The history of the suburb of Gabalfa – Cardiffians.co.uk". www.cardiffians.co.uk. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  4. Waldram, Hannah (14 May 2010). "Gabalfa student flats rejected by locals". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  5. "Outrage after Mynachdy flats plan approved". Cardiff Liberal Democrats (in Welsh). Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  6. Lewis, Anna (1 February 2018). "Community centre on site of 361 planned student flats has closed". walesonline. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  7. "Residents bid to take back control of community venue". The Cardiffian. 9 March 2018. Retrieved 18 July 2020.
  8. "Gabalfa Metro Station". Cardiff Liberal Democrats. Retrieved 18 July 2020.


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