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Penarth is a Welsh placename and could be a combination of pen meaning head and arth meaning bear, hence 'Head of the Bear' or 'Bear's Head'. This was the accepted translation for several hundred years and is still reflected in the town's coat of arms which depicts bears.
Penarth is no longer an industrial town but is often cited as one of the best towns to live in in Wales and is a popular choice for people re-locating to the area. Penarth has appeared in many top 10 places to live in Wales including The Times newspaper. https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/welsh-homes/towns-villages-named-best-places-18011896
The list of standardised Welsh place-names, for places in the Vale of Glamorgan, is a list compiled by the Welsh Language Commissioner to recommend the standardisation of the spelling of Welsh place-names, particularly in the Welsh language and when multiple forms are used, although some place-names in English were also recommended to be ...
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Penarth is a predominantly Victorian seaside town situated in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. With a population of just over 22,000 it is a vibrant and exciting place to live, work and play. Introduction
Mar 4, 2015 · Welsh place names are part of what makes Wales different, but where did they come from and what is their origin?
Penarth is a Welsh placename and could be a combination of pen meaning head and arth meaning bear, hence 'Head of the Bear' or 'Bear's Head'. This was the accepted translation for several hundred years and is still reflected in the town's crest which depicts bears.
