Neath Trivia Quiz

Welcome to my quiz about the glorious town of Neath in South Wales!

A multiple-choice quiz by princesslia11. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
princesslia11

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
324,436

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
245

Last 3 plays: Guest 83 (9/10), Guest 62 (2/10), Guest 31 (6/10).

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1. How far away from Cardiff is Neath? Hint

80 miles

120 miles

It's a suburb of Cardiff

40 miles

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2. What road lies on the outskirts of Neath? Hint

A465

A70

A48

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3. When was Neath Little Theatre formed? Hint

1971

1904

1935

1940

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4. When was Neath Abbey established? Hint

1567

1404

1129

1021

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5. The famous monument in Victoria Gardens commemorates the soldiers who died in which war? Hint

WW1

Spanish Civil War

WW2

The Gulf War

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6. What is the Welsh language name for Neath? Hint

Casnewydd

Pen-y-Bont

Castell-Nedd

Abertawe

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7. Historically, which family owned the well-known Gnoll Estate in Neath? Hint

Jones family

Mackworth family

Gnoll family

Pike family

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8. Neath lies to which geographic direction of Swansea? Hint

North

East

South

West

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9. The town of Neath is located on which river? Hint

Afan

Dulais

Neath

Tawe

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10. Neath lies near which mountain? Hint

Scafell Pike

Snowdon

Drumau

Cader Idris

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How far away from Cardiff is Neath?

Answer: 40 miles

Cardiff, the Welsh capital city, is 40 miles southeast of Neath. Travel along the A4 should take about three-quarters of an hour, but that is without traffic delays.

2. What road lies on the outskirts of Neath?

Answer: A465

The A465 is often referred to as the 'Heads of the Valleys Road' because it joins together the heads of the South Wales Valleys. The road runs from Bromyard to Hereford. The highest point (1,350ft) is located on the Ebbw Vale section.

3. When was Neath Little Theatre formed?

Answer: 1935

Neath Little Theatre was formed in 1935 with a small headquarters on Water Street. Actors performed plays in the Gwyn Hall. Many years later Neath Little Theatre moved to larger premises on Westernmoor Road.

4. When was Neath Abbey established?

Answer: 1129

Neath Abbey was formed when Sir Richard de Granville gave 8000 acres of his estate to monks. The first monks arrived in the year 1130.

Source: Wikipedia

5. The famous monument in Victoria Gardens commemorates the soldiers who died in which war?

Answer: Spanish Civil War

Victoria Gardens is the park in the centre of Neath town. Along with the memorial, it has an eternal flame, a disused ancient water fountain, a children's playground and a bandstand.

6. What is the Welsh language name for Neath?

Answer: Castell-Nedd

Castell-Nedd literally translates into English as "Castel Neath". Pen-y-Bont is the Welsh for "Brigend", Abertawe is the Welsh for "Swansea" and Casnewydd is the Welsh for "Newport".

7. Historically, which family owned the well-known Gnoll Estate in Neath?

Answer: Mackworth family

The Gnoll Estate is an early 18th century garden. It covers an area of over 100 acres in the Vale of Neath. The Mackworth family gained possession of the Gnoll Estate in the late 17th century.

8. Neath lies to which geographic direction of Swansea?

Answer: East

Neath lies seven miles (11km) east of the city of Swansea. Swansea is a coastal city and county, and has been one of the most populous cities in Wales for decades.

9. The town of Neath is located on which river?

Answer: Neath

The River Neath runs from its source in the Brecon Beacons National Park to its mouth at Baglan Bay. The river provides water for two canals--Neath Canal and Tennant Canal.

10. Neath lies near which mountain?

Answer: Drumau

Drummau Mountain (Mynydd Drumau) is 272m high. Villages and suburbs lining the foot of the mountain include Skewen, Birchgrove, Brynoch, Glais and Rhos.

Source: Author princesslia11

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