Goytre

Goytre (Welsh: Goetre) is a village near the town of Port Talbot, Wales.

Goytre
  • Welsh: Goetre
St Peter's Church, before its closure
Principal area
  • Neath Port Talbot
Preserved county
  • West Glamorgan
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townPORT TALBOT
Postcode districtSA13
Dialling code01639
PoliceSouth Wales
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
Councillors
  • Robert Jones (Welsh Labour)
  • Dennis Keogh & Laura Williams (Welsh Labour)

The village lies in the valley of the Nant Ffrwdwyllt, between the communities of Taibach, Cwmafan, Bryn and Margam.

The former St Peter's Church (Church in Wales) was a 'tin tabernacle' opened in 1915. Situated on East Street and Goytre Road, the church closed in late 2017 and the building was offered for sale in 2019.

The local football team Goytre United F.C. is based at Glenhafod Park Stadium and play in the Cymru South league.

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