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{{Short description|Area in Cardiff / Vale of Glamorgan, UK}}
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⚫ '''Culverhouse Cross''' ({{lang-cy|Croes Cwrlwys}}) is ] district in the ] of ], capital of ], lying on the border with the ].
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⚫ '''Culverhouse Cross''' ({{langx|cy|Croes Cwrlwys}}) is a district straddling the boundary between ] and the ], ], in the ] of ].


The district is centred on a major traffic roundabout that links West Cardiff to the ] and is home to a number of different retail outlets, and formerly ]'s headquarters.
The busy Culverhouse Cross ] is an important part of the primary road network to the west of the city<ref>http://wales.gov.uk/deet/publications/transport/a48a4232/accessreport.pdf?lang=en</ref> and connects the ] (northbound to the ] Junction 33, and southbound to ] and ]), the ] (to ]), and the ] (westbound to ] and ], and eastbound to ] and ]). A number of retail parks form around the roundabout and the ].


==History== ==History==
According to place-name etymologist , there has been a crossroads at Culverhouse Cross for some centuries, originally at the intersection of the Cardiff to Cowbridge turnpike and the road between the parishes of ] and ]. He states that a farmhouse by the name Culverhouse existed nearby and that the word Culver refers to a pigeon. The Welsh equivalent name Cwrlwys was apparently recorded in 1776. Research at ] shows that the word Culverhouse may also refer to a dovecot. The ] estate, seat of numerous local prominent men from 1767 onwards, is located at the top of the Tumble Hill above the crossroads. According to place-name etymologist Deric Meidrum John,<ref>{{cite web| url = http://www.someplacenamesinsouthwales.4t.com/rich_text_1.html| url-status = dead| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20090821204328/http://www.someplacenamesinsouthwales.4t.com/rich_text_1.html| archive-date = 2009-08-21| title = CARDIFF and district}} </ref> there has been a crossroads at Culverhouse Cross for some centuries, originally at the intersection of the Cardiff to ] turnpike and the road between the parishes of ] and ]. He states that a farmhouse by the name Culverhouse existed nearby and that the word Culver refers to a pigeon. The Welsh equivalent name ''Cwrlwys'' was apparently recorded in 1776. Research at ] shows that the word Culverhouse may also refer to a dovecot.


The ] estate, seat of numerous local prominent men from 1767 onwards, is located at the top of Tumble Hill above the crossroads.
⚫ ]
] electoral ward of Cardiff ''(shown in green)'']]
Significant commercial and retail development of the area began in 1984 when ], the local commercial television contractor at that time, established television headquarters and studios and related facilities near the village of ]. Following consolidation and centralisation within the industry, the site is now owned by ] and occupied by ] together with a number of entirely separate and independent media & media related organisations, such as Birchfield Interactive, Nation Radio, Boomerang+, NEP Cymru, Tidy Productions and Simply Wales. Between them, these companies provide a diverse range of programmes in both the English and Welsh languages.


⚫ ]
⚫ ] was the first store to be built in 1986 which preceded a decade of rapid development in the suburb because of its accessible location. In'n'Out is the latest new development built in early 2009. Demolition of the old Tesco superstore began in March 2007 and operated out of a temporary structure while a new Tesco Extra was built in its place. This opened on 22 October 2007.
Significant commercial and retail development of the area began in 1984 when ], the local commercial television contractor at that time, established television headquarters, studios and related facilities near the village of ]. Renamed ], the company downsized and relocated to ] in 2014, and the entire Culverhouse Cross studio, technical and office complex was demolished in April 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.walesonline.co.uk/business/business-news/culverhouse-cross---new-pictures-9060738|title=Culverhouse Cross - new pictures show demolition of the former ITV Wales studios|first=Chris|last=Kelsey|date=16 April 2015|website=Wales Online}}</ref>

⚫ ] was the first store to be built in Culverhouse Cross in 1986, preceding a decade of rapid development in the suburb because of its accessible location. Demolition of the old Tesco superstore began in March 2007 and operated out of a temporary structure while a new Tesco Extra was built in its place. This opened on 22 October 2007.


== Retail parks == == Retail parks ==
All retail parks are situated on or very close to the main roundabout. All of the district's retail parks are situated on or very close to the main roundabout.


Valegate Retail Park forms around the ] westbound exit of the roundabout towards ] and ]. Valegate Retail Park forms around the ] westbound exit of the roundabout towards ] and ].


Brooklands Retail Park is situated between the ] southbound and the ] exits of the roundabout. Brooklands Retail Park is situated between the ] southbound and the ] exits of the roundabout.


Wenvoe Retail Park forms around the ] eastbound exit of the roundabout. Wenvoe Retail Park forms around the ] eastbound exit of the roundabout. There is a large ] store opposite.

The following stores are opposite Wenvoe Retail park on the ] eastbound exit of the roundabout.


== Roundabout exits == == Roundabout exits ==
] ]
*] South to ] City Centre, ], ] and ]. *](S): ] Centre and ], ], ], Cardiff International Sports Village and ]
*] to ], ], (Twyn-yr-Odyn), ], (St. Lythan's) and ]. *] to ], ], ] and ]
*] West to the ] - ], ], ] - and ]. Nearby up "The Tumble" hill along the A48 on the road to St. Nicholas is the historical estate of ]. *](W) ] – ], ], ] – and ], ] and The Downs
*A4232 North to the M4 Junction 33 (onwards to Bridgend and Llanelli, or Newport, Bristol and London). *A4232(N) ] Junction 33 – ], ], ], ], ] and ]
*A48 East to Cardiff West e.g. Ely, Caerau, Fairwater, leading to ] and ]. *A48(E) Cardiff West, Ely, Canton, Caerau, ]
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] ]
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== Public transport == == Public transport ==
Culverhouse Cross is served by ] and ]. Bus stops served by the 96 to Barry or ]. Culverhouse Cross is served by ] and ].


*Service 96 (provided by the Vale of Glamorgan Council) serves Cardiff City Centre and Barry
⚫ The nearest ], although not particularly close, is ] in ]. The bus services from Culverhouse Cross, however, provide a direct service to ].
*Service X2 (FirstBus) goes to Cowbridge and Bridgend
*The T9 express service between Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Airport passes through Culverhouse Cross, but does not make scheduled stops

⚫ The nearest ], although not particularly close, is ] in ]. The bus services from Culverhouse Cross, however, provide a direct service to ].


== References == == References ==
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Area in Cardiff / Vale of Glamorgan, UK

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Culverhouse Cross (Welsh: Croes Cwrlwys) is a district straddling the boundary between Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales, in the community of Wenvoe.

The district is centred on a major traffic roundabout that links West Cardiff to the M4 motorway and is home to a number of different retail outlets, and formerly ITV Wales's headquarters.

History

According to place-name etymologist Deric Meidrum John, there has been a crossroads at Culverhouse Cross for some centuries, originally at the intersection of the Cardiff to Cowbridge turnpike and the road between the parishes of St Fagans and Wenvoe. He states that a farmhouse by the name Culverhouse existed nearby and that the word Culver refers to a pigeon. The Welsh equivalent name Cwrlwys was apparently recorded in 1776. Research at British History Online shows that the word Culverhouse may also refer to a dovecot.

The Coedarhydyglyn estate, seat of numerous local prominent men from 1767 onwards, is located at the top of Tumble Hill above the crossroads.

ITV Wales studios

Significant commercial and retail development of the area began in 1984 when HTV, the local commercial television contractor at that time, established television headquarters, studios and related facilities near the village of Wenvoe. Renamed ITV Wales, the company downsized and relocated to Cardiff Bay in 2014, and the entire Culverhouse Cross studio, technical and office complex was demolished in April 2015.

Tesco was the first store to be built in Culverhouse Cross in 1986, preceding a decade of rapid development in the suburb because of its accessible location. Demolition of the old Tesco superstore began in March 2007 and operated out of a temporary structure while a new Tesco Extra was built in its place. This opened on 22 October 2007.

Retail parks

All of the district's retail parks are situated on or very close to the main roundabout.

Valegate Retail Park forms around the A48 westbound exit of the roundabout towards Cowbridge and Bridgend.

Brooklands Retail Park is situated between the A4232 southbound and the A4050 exits of the roundabout.

Wenvoe Retail Park forms around the A48 eastbound exit of the roundabout. There is a large B&Q store opposite.

Roundabout exits

Roundabout junction where the A48 and A4232 join Culverhouse Cross
Map of Culverhouse Cross

Public transport

Culverhouse Cross is served by Cardiff Bus and First Cymru.

  • Service 96 (provided by the Vale of Glamorgan Council) serves Cardiff City Centre and Barry
  • Service X2 (FirstBus) goes to Cowbridge and Bridgend
  • The T9 express service between Cardiff city centre, Cardiff Bay and Cardiff Airport passes through Culverhouse Cross, but does not make scheduled stops

The nearest railway station, although not particularly close, is Waun-Gron Park in Fairwater. The bus services from Culverhouse Cross, however, provide a direct service to Cardiff Central railway station.

References

  1. "CARDIFF and district". Archived from the original on 21 August 2009.
  2. Kelsey, Chris (16 April 2015). "Culverhouse Cross - new pictures show demolition of the former ITV Wales studios". Wales Online.
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