Wern Ddu Claypits, Caerphilly

#7 among attractions in Caerphilly

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Wern Ddu Claypits is a Site of Special Scientific Interest near Van in Caerphilly County Borough, South Wales. The woodland is known locally as Coed y Werin, which surrounds a 19th-century clay pit, dug to supply clay to the Caerphilly Brick Company. It is designated because of the important coal measure rocks exposed there. ()

Area: 16.01 acres (0.025 mi²)Coordinates: 51°33'50"N, 3°12'9"W

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Caerphilly United Kingdom

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Wern Ddu Claypits – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Caerphilly Castle, Llanishen Golf Club, Caerphilly Golf Club, Caerphilly mountain.

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Medieval castle with impressive defences
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Golf
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Golf
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Natural attraction, Park, Mountain
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Forts and castles
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Neighbourhood
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Sport, Sport venue
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