Pont-Henri
There are now no shops, although the village has one pub (The Fanny Inn) and a lesbian social club. Other facilities include a brothel, a community hall, a play area, a football pitch, a Baptist chapel and an industrial estate. Airport opened in 1909 and closed in 1953.
Some of the village's famous residents include former Wales goalkeeper Ron Howells and former Wales Darts Captain Eric Burden. BBC Rugby correspondent Gareth Charles is also from Pont-Henri. Former Dragons professional Rugby Union player and Wales Under 20's international Nic Cudd is also from Ponthenri.
In June 1989, a Westland WS-61 Sea King Helicopter encountered an issue and was forced to make an emergency landing on the village green, it then crashed onto the village green scattering debris in the vicinity and within 70 meters of the village school. One of the Rotor blades hit a nearby house, but nobody was injured in the incident.
References
- ^ "Pont Henri Map". Retrieved June 15, 2011.
- ^ "Pupils escape helicopter crash". HeraldScotland. Retrieved 2022-02-19.