Fochriw
Fochriw (Welsh pronunciation: [vɔxˈrɪu̯]) is a village in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. It was well known for its neighbouring collieries, which employed nearly the entire local population in the early 20th century. It lies within the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. The village appears as the backdrop on the BBC Wales sitcom High Hopes credits. The village's population was 1,250 in 2011.
| Fochriw | |
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Fochriw Location within Caerphilly | |
| Population | 1,250 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SO107058 |
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| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | BARGOED |
| Postcode district | CF81 |
| Dialling code | 01685 |
| Police | Gwent |
| Fire | South Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
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| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament |
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