Peterston-super-Ely (Welsh: Llanbedr-y-fro) is a small village situated about eight miles from the centre of Cardiff in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
History and amenities
As its name suggests, the village lies on the River Ely, on the other side of which is the Coryton estate, and the local parish church (in heavily restored simple Perpendicular style) is dedicated to Saint Peter. There are small remains of a castle.
Peterston-super-Ely is the primary outdoor filming location for the Welsh-language soap opera, Pobol y Cwm. St. Peter's church in the village was used as an indoor and outdoor filming location for the third season of Gavin & Stacey.
Peterston Church in Wales Primary School, a well established primary school with around 180 pupils can be found in the village.
Famous inhabitants
The former politician and European Commissioner Neil Kinnock is an inhabitant of the village.
External links
- Photographs of Peterston-super-Ely and its surrounding area on www.geograph.co.uk
- grid reference ST082764
Coordinates: 51°28′45″N 3°19′24″W / 51.47908°N 3.32330°W
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