Deri, Caerphilly
| Deri | |
|---|---|
 Ysgwyddgwyn Presbyterian Church | |
  Deri Location within Caerphilly | |
| OS grid reference | SO112032 |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARGOED |
| Postcode district | CF81 |
| Dialling code | 01443 |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Deri is a little town in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. 'Deri' is Welsh for oak trees. 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] It was served by Darran and Deri railway station until its closure.
Notable people
[edit]It was the birthplace of musician Julian Cope.
References
[edit]- ^ Davies, John; Jenkins, Nigel (2008). The Welsh Academy Encyclopaedia of Wales. Cardiff: University of Wales Press. p. 195. ISBN 978-0-7083-1953-6.
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