Lewistown, Bridgend

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Lewistown is a small village [1] in South Wales. It lies between Ogmore Vale and Blackmill in the valley of the River Ogmore. It developed to service the local coal mines which have all now closed and it has become largely a commuter village for Bridgend and Maesteg.

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References

  1. "Lewistown, Bridgend (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) - area information, map, walks and more". Get Outside. Retrieved 9 April 2021.

51°34′55″N3°32′28″W / 51.582°N 3.541°W / 51.582; -3.541