Place details
Place namePontypool
CountryUnited Kingdom
Latitude51.7
Longitude-3.033
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names
Overview
Located on E edge of S Wales coalfield; tinplate, metalworking & iron-smelting center since 1577; production of heat-resistant lacquered ironware known as Pontypoolware began in 18th cen.; modern industries include glass, rubber & nylon factories.