Goytre (Welsh: Goetre) is a village near the town of Port Talbot, Wales.
Goytre
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 St Peter's Church, before its closure | |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | PORT TALBOT |
| Postcode district | SA13 |
| Dialling code | 01639 |
| Police | South Wales |
| Fire | Mid and West Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
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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,[1] the church closed in late 2017 and the building was offered for sale in 2019.[citation needed]
The local football team Goytre United F.C. is based at Glenhafod Park Stadium and play in the Cymru South league.
References
edit- ^ "Church of St Peter, Goytre, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot". Stained Glass in Wales. National Library of Wales. Retrieved 28 January 2019.