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{{Short description|Community and former village in Carmarthenshire, Wales}}
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'''Trimsaran''' is a former ] which lies on the B4308 between ] and ], in the ] county of ].


Trimsaran is six miles (10 km) from ], and {{convert|13|mi|km}} from ]. It is close to ] harbour, ] and the ]. '''Trimsaran''' is a ] and former ] which lies on the B4308 between ] and ], in ], Wales.

Trimsaran is six miles (10&nbsp;km) from ], and {{convert|13|mi|km}} from ]. It is close to ] harbour, ] and the ].

The community is bordered by the communities of: ]; ]; ]; and ], all being in Carmarthenshire.

Between 1909 and 1953 ] on what had been the ], served the miners and the residents of the village and locality.


==Trimsaran Colliery== ==Trimsaran Colliery==
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By 1931 the mine was owned by Amalgamated Anthracite Ltd. and employed 700 men on the existing working. These drifts closed in 1934 and was replaced by the Waunffynhonnau drift (new drift or Wimpey drift), which employed over 300 men in 1945. The mine was closed by the ] in April 1954, with most of the workforce going to ] or ]. By 1931 the mine was owned by Amalgamated Anthracite Ltd. and employed 700 men on the existing working. These drifts closed in 1934 and was replaced by the Waunffynhonnau drift (new drift or Wimpey drift), which employed over 300 men in 1945. The mine was closed by the ] in April 1954, with most of the workforce going to ] or ].


The site was later opened up as part of Celtic Energy's move into ], called ''Ffos Las'', but was closed in 1997.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/6288880.stm | title=Racecourse launch at ex-mine site | work=BBC News Wales | author= | date=11 July 2007 | accessdate=19 June 2010}}</ref> The site was later opened up as part of Celtic Energy's move into ], called ''Ffos Las'', but was closed in 1997.<ref>{{cite news | url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/6288880.stm | title=Racecourse launch at ex-mine site | work=BBC News Wales | date=11 July 2007 | accessdate=19 June 2010}}</ref>


As part of the redevelopment of the site, it has been approved to become a ] lake, ] and ] centre,<ref></ref> before proposed redevelopment of the site as a £16 million/1000m ], training centre and a grandstand for 1,000 spectators. A hotel and up to 250 houses would also be built on the site of the {{convert|608|acre|km2|sing=on}} site.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5368550.stm | work=BBC News | title=Council puts racecourse on track | date=22 September 2006}}</ref> As part of the redevelopment of the site, it has been approved to become a ] lake, ] and ] centre,<ref> {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928093202/http://www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/agendas/eng/OPLN20021001/REP03.htm |date=2007-09-28 }}</ref> before proposed redevelopment of the site as a £16 million/1000m ], training centre and a grandstand for 1,000 spectators. A hotel and up to 250 houses would also be built on the site of the {{convert|608|acre|km2|adj=on}} site.<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/south_west/5368550.stm | work=BBC News | title=Council puts racecourse on track | date=22 September 2006}}</ref>

== Notable people ==
* ] (1882–1970), a Welsh journalist.
* ] OBE (born 1962), former rugby footballer who represented Wales in both rugby union and rugby league.
* ] (born 1965), a former international rugby union player, who played his club rugby at ].
* ] (born 1973), former rugby union footballer, who played for ] & ].
* ] (born 1981), theatre, film and television actor.


==Trimsaran Rugby Club== ==Trimsaran Rugby Club==
{{Main|Trimsaran RFC}} {{Main|Trimsaran RFC}}
Trimsaran is known for its ] involvement, and is a sport that plays a part in the local community. Rugby was first played in Trimsaran in 1910 but the first recorded captain was Bill Bailey in 1927. Players who have graduated from ] onto represent Wales included ], ] and Aaron Bowen Trimsaran is known for its ] involvement, and is a sport that plays a part in the local community. Rugby was first played in Trimsaran in 1910 but the first recorded captain was Bill Bailey in 1927. Players who have graduated from ] onto represent Wales included ], ],
Aaron "Girthy" Bowen and Gareth Lewis, who made his debut against Australia in the 2016 Autumn internationals.


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Latest revision as of 17:30, 8 November 2024

Community and former village in Carmarthenshire, Wales

Human settlement in Wales
Trimsaran
Trimsaran is located in CarmarthenshireTrimsaranTrimsaranLocation within Carmarthenshire
Population2,541 (of which 2461 speak Welsh)
Community
  • Trimsaran
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townKIDWELLY
Postcode districtSA17
Dialling code01554
PoliceDyfed-Powys
FireMid and West Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Carmarthenshire

51°43′04″N 4°14′16″W / 51.7178°N 4.2379°W / 51.7178; -4.2379


Map of the community

Trimsaran is a community and former mining village which lies on the B4308 between Llanelli and Kidwelly, in Carmarthenshire, Wales.

Trimsaran is six miles (10 km) from Llanelli, and 13 miles (21 km) from Carmarthen. It is close to Burry Port harbour, Pembrey Country Park and the Millennium Coastal Park.

The community is bordered by the communities of: Llangyndeyrn; Llanelli Rural; Pembrey and Burry Port Town; and Kidwelly, all being in Carmarthenshire.

Between 1909 and 1953 Trimsaran Road railway station on what had been the Burry Port and Gwendraeth Valley Railway, served the miners and the residents of the village and locality.

Trimsaran Colliery

There are historical reports of mining activities taking place in the Trimsaran area dating back hundreds of years. By 1896, the Inspector of Mines noted that Trimsaran employed 144 men, producing coal, anthracite, and fireclay.

By the early 1900s, three drift mines made up Trimsaran colliery: Caedean (deepest), Waunhir and the Upper slant; all connected underground and on the surface by a tramway. By 1908, Waunhir and Cadean employed 198 men, while by 1918 the workforce had grown to 435. By 1923 352 men employed at Caedean Slant, Upper Slant employed 63 men and Waunhir 126 men.

There were three notable mining accidents:

  • February 1907, Waunhir slant - 6 men died when a coupling plate broke and full mine-cars ran down the drift - the men had no chance.
  • 1909 - an explosion in the Caedean Slant killed 4 men, possibly caused by firedamp.
  • 26 April 1923- 12 men died whilst travelling out of the mine the end of the day shift, when part of the journey of drams, in which they were riding suddenly careered back down the slope after a connecting shackle broke.

By 1931 the mine was owned by Amalgamated Anthracite Ltd. and employed 700 men on the existing working. These drifts closed in 1934 and was replaced by the Waunffynhonnau drift (new drift or Wimpey drift), which employed over 300 men in 1945. The mine was closed by the National Coal Board in April 1954, with most of the workforce going to Carway or Pentremawr Colliery.

The site was later opened up as part of Celtic Energy's move into opencast mining, called Ffos Las, but was closed in 1997.

As part of the redevelopment of the site, it has been approved to become a coarse fishing lake, quad bike and mountain biking centre, before proposed redevelopment of the site as a £16 million/1000m horse racing course, training centre and a grandstand for 1,000 spectators. A hotel and up to 250 houses would also be built on the site of the 608-acre (2.46 km) site.

Notable people

Trimsaran Rugby Club

Main article: Trimsaran RFC

Trimsaran is known for its rugby union involvement, and is a sport that plays a part in the local community. Rugby was first played in Trimsaran in 1910 but the first recorded captain was Bill Bailey in 1927. Players who have graduated from Trimsaran RFC onto represent Wales included Jonathan Davies, Garan Evans, Aaron "Girthy" Bowen and Gareth Lewis, who made his debut against Australia in the 2016 Autumn internationals.

References

  1. Carmarthenshire County Council – Trimsaran Community Ward Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Racecourse launch at ex-mine site". BBC News Wales. 11 July 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2010.
  3. Report - Proposed Use of Quad Biking and Paintball Recreational Facilities and Tea Rooms in Existing Dwelling at Culla Park, Culla Road, Trimsaran Archived 2007-09-28 at the Wayback Machine
  4. "Council puts racecourse on track". BBC News. 22 September 2006.

External links

Communities of Carmarthenshire
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