New homes remember town’s historic past

Local history is remembered in the name of a new housing development in Pontardulais, near Swansea. Redrow’s development of 95 new homes has been named Cae Rebeca, a reminder of rioters who helped bring an end to political, social and economic injustice in the 19th century.

The entrance to award winning Redrow’s scheme on Bolgoed Road lies about a hundred yards from a commemorative monument opposite the Fountain Inn, dedicated to a group known as ‘Rebeca’ who destroyed the controversial Bolgoed toll-gate in 1843.

The uprising in Pontardulais, which was part of a wider protest against the introduction of toll-gates in the area, was led by Daniel Lewis, a local weaver.

Almost two centuries later, the toll-gates are long gone and Pontardulais is a welcoming place for home owners. Local amenities are plentiful, including schools, shops and banks; it’s just eight miles from Swansea and within a short drive of the beautiful scenery of the Gower coastline.

Redrow’s development will offer great opportunities for families, young professionals and downsizers, thanks to its mix of one and two-bedroom apartments and two, three and four and five-bedroom houses.

Rachael Davies, area sales manager for Redrow Homes (South Wales), says: “Cae Rebeca will feature an excellent choice of our quality-built homes, close to all of the local amenities of Pontardulais and also within easy reach of Swansea and Llanelli. There’s also good access to the M4 for travel to Cardiff.”

As part of its development, Redrow will be making financial contributions to local education and providing 10% affordable housing.

The first homes at Cae Rebeca are due to go on sale in September and would-be home owners can register their interest by logging on to Redrow.co.uk.

For general information about Redrow and its properties – including Awel-y-Mor in Birchgrove, Swansea, and Cwrt Penrhiwtyn, Neath – visit Redrow.co.uk.