Markham, Caerphilly
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OS grid reference | SO165015 |
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Principal area | Caerphilly |
Ceremonial county | Gwent |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BLACKWOOD |
Postcode district | NP12 |
Dialling code | 01495 |
Police | Gwent |
Fire | South Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
EU Parliament | Wales |
UK Parliament | Islwyn |
Welsh Assembly | Islwyn |
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Markham is a small village in the South Wales Valleys in Caerphilly County Borough, to the northeast of Bargoed. Built as a planned garden village, it grew out of the need to employ Markham Colliery. Today it is a district of the community of Argoed.[1] The B4511 road links to Markham from Aberbargoed and joins the A4048 road to the north of Argoed. The Sirhowy River flows to the east of the village.[2][3]
Landmarks
At the heart of the village is an active Methodist congregational chapel. It celebrated its centenary in 2013. A Welfare Hall was built during its time as a mining village, which also housed a cinema. Today the hall is still used as a Social Club.[4]
The village's primary school, Markham Primary School, is a feeder school for Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School and Blackwood Comprehensive School.[5] Markham RFC currently play in the WRU Swalec League Five South East.[6] Markham RFC have won the Cyrus Davies Cup three times. They have also been semi-finalists of the Worthington District's Cup three times.[citation needed]
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