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Wildmill railway station, Bridgend

Wildmill or Wild Mill [1] is a district in the town of Bridgend, south Wales.

The initial housing estate was built in the late 1960s, using the Radburn design. [2]

The area is served by Wildmill railway station.

Wildmill has often been associated with the working class.

Coordinates: 51°31′06″N3°34′56″W / 51.5183°N 3.5821°W / 51.5183; -3.5821

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References

  1. Ordnance Survey Explorer map 151, Cardiff & Bridgend
  2. Bolter, Abby (21 October 2017). "This Welsh housing estate was called revolutionary when it opened 50 years ago". WalesOnline.