River Amman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids River Amman |
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The River Amman between Ammanford and Betws looking towards the Black Mountain.
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| Native name | Afon Aman |
| Country | Wales |
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| Main source | Black Mountain |
| River mouth | Confluence with River Loughor |
The River Amman (which is called Afon Aman in Welsh) is a river in south Wales. It flows until it joins another river, the River Loughor, near a place called Pantyffynnon. The Amman River starts high up on the Black Mountain.
What's in a Name?
The name of the River Amman is thought to come from an old Welsh word, banw. This word means "pig" or "piglet." People believe the river got this name because of how it moves through the land, like a pig rooting around.
Towns and Villages Named After the River
The River Amman has given its name to several places in the area. The main town is Ammanford. There are also villages like Pontamman, Glanamman, Brynamman, and Rhosamman.
Other villages, Garnant and Betws, are also located in the Amman Valley. Garnant and Glanamman used to be known together as Cwmamman. Now, Cwmamman is the name of their combined local council. Even the Garnant railway station was once called Amman Valley, which is the English way of saying Cwmamman.
A Look Back: Coal Mining History
In the 1800s and early 1900s, the Amman Valley was a very busy place because of coal mining. Many people worked in the coal mines, and the area was full of activity. However, over time, all of these coal mines have now closed down.
