Brynamman is a village sitting on the south facing side of the Black Mountain, part of the Brecon Beacons National Park. The village is split in two by the river Aman which also acts as the boundary between the Shires of Carmarthen and Neath & Port Talbot(the old county of Glamorganshire). Ruins of stone dwellings (possibly prehistoric), an early type of lime Kilns and rectangular buildings (Medieval) found on the mountain show that man has lived in this area for a long time. The British national grid reference system is a system of geographic grid references commonly used in Great Britain, different from using latitude or longitude. ... For local government purposes, Wales is divided into 22 unitary authorities. ... Carmarthenshire (Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin) is a county in Wales. ... Home Nations is a term used to refer to the four constituent parts of the United Kingdom - England, Scotland, Wales, and [[Northern Ireland collectively, but also as separate entities, distinct from the United Kingdom as a whole. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Wales has thirteen traditional counties (or vice counties). ... Carmarthenshire (Welsh: Sir Gaerfyrddin) is a county in Wales. ... The Preserved counties of Wales are the current areas used in Wales for ceremonial purposes such as Lieutenancy. ... Dyfed was one of the ancient kingdoms (or principalities) of Wales prior to the Norman Conquest. ... A post town is a required part of all UK postal addresses. ... UK and Australian postal codes are known as postcodes. ... The UK telephone numbering plan, also known as the National Numbering Plan, is regulated by the Office of Communications (Ofcom), which replaced the Office of Telecommunications (Oftel) in 2003. ... To see the list in alphabetical order see the categories UK Parliamentary constituencies and UK Parliamentary constituencies (historic). ... Carmathen East and Dinefwr is a constituency of the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. ... The European Parliament is the parliamentary body of the European Union (EU), directly elected by EU citizens once every five years. ... Wales is a constituency of the European Parliament. ... Black Mountain can refer to multiple places: Black Mountain (Kentucky), a mountain and the highest point in Kentucky Black Mountain (California), in Santa Clara County, California, is a moutain east of Milpitas, California. ... Part of the Brecon Beacons National Park, looking from the highest point Pen y Fan, 886 m (2907 feet), to Corn Du, 873 m (2864 feet) The Brecon Beacons National Park is one of three national parks in Wales. ... A map of Aman, courtesy of the Encyclopedia of Arda. ... Carmarthen (Welsh Caerfyrddin - caer fort + Myrddin Moridunum, Merlin) is the county town of Carmarthenshire, Wales. ... Glamorgan or Morgannwg is a maritime traditional county of Wales, UK, and was previously a medieval kingdom or principality. ...

In the 18th century the industrial revolution, in the form of iron and tin works and especially coal mining transformed the area from a small, scattered farming community to a built up, highly populated commercial centre. The Welsh language was at the fore and the successful participation in local and national eisteddfodau (eisteddfod) by numerous village people, choirs and bands put Brynaman on the map. Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ... The Eisteddfod (from Welsh eistedd, to sit; plural is eisteddfodau) is a Welsh festival of literature, music, and song. ...

Today there are no industries in or around the village with it's inhabitants having to commute to Ammanford, Swansea or Llanelli for work. The whole area has become more attractive to live in especially for those who love the country side and the wild open areas available for walking on the Black Mountain. It is still a stronghold for the Welsh language and children are taught it in school and it is spoken by a high majority of the local people. Ammanford (Welsh: Rhydaman) is the fourth largest town in the county of Carmarthenshire, Wales with a population 5,299 according to the 2001 census. ... View of Oxford Street in Swansea city centre Marina, formerly South Dock in the Maritime Quarter Aerial view of Swansea Bay Swansea (Welsh: Abertawe, mouth of the Tawe) is a city and county in South Wales, situated on the coast immediately to the east of the Gower Peninsula. ... Llanelli is a coastal town in Carmarthenshire, Wales, approximately 13 km (8 miles) from Swansea. ... Black Mountain can refer to multiple places: Black Mountain (Kentucky), a mountain and the highest point in Kentucky Black Mountain (California), in Santa Clara County, California, is a moutain east of Milpitas, California. ... Welsh redirects here, and this article describes the Welsh language. ...

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• Village History