Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen | |
|---|---|
 Location within Caerphilly | |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Constituent country | Wales |
| Region | South Wales |
| Ceremonial county | Gwent |
| Principal are | Caerphilly |
| Government | |
| • Type | Community Council |
| • Councillors | List |
| Area | |
• Total | 7.08 sq mi (18.33 km2) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 10,758 |
| • Density | 1,519/sq mi (586/km2) |
| Website | http://www.btmcommunitycouncil.com |
Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen is a community and an electoral ward in the county borough of Caerphilly, constituting the villages of Machen, Trethomas, Bedwas, and Upper and Lower Graig-y-Rhacca. It lies in the Caerphilly Basin in the shadow of Mynydd y Grug and Mynydd Machen. All villages in the area grew as a result of the coal mining industry, which carries its legacy on today.