Tonmawr

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Tonmawr is a village in Neath Port Talbot county borough, south Wales. It is part of the community of Pelenna and is located around four miles east of Neath. [1]

The village is home to a rugby union team (Tonmawr RFC), a community centre, and the Bryn Bettws Lodge. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Tonmawr". Neath and District Area Profiles. 11 March 2011. Retrieved 15 March 2011.

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