What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Merthyr Tydfil.
Aberfan Disaster Memorials in Aberfan Cemetery were erected in 1966 following the tragic colliery slurry disaster of October 1966. The memorials, dedicated to the 116 children and 28 adults who lost their lives, are significant as a poignant local and national tribute to the victims.
Places near here
Mynwent Aberfan CemeteryChurch, cross or graveyard · 34 yd
The Children's Cemetery, AberfanChurch, cross or graveyard · 49 yd
A470 south of Perth-y-gleision access bridgeHeritage place · 166 yd
Mount Hermon, Aberfan, Ward 5Chapel · 216 yd
Station Hill, AberfanMountain or hill · 375 yd
Zebra crossing, Bells Hill, Merthyr ValeMountain or hill · 982 yd
On entering the forestForest or wood · 990 yd
Ynysowen Community Primary School and a wooded backdrop, AberfanHeritage place · 1180 yd
Twyn BrynbychanMountain / peak · 1379 yd
Mynydd Y CapelMountain / peak · 1695 yd
Standing stoneStanding or carved stone · 1723 yd
Cefn Merthyr Standing StoneStanding Stone · 1.0 miOther information
Photo: Jaggery · CC BY-SA 2.0