Deri, Caerphilly

Deri
Ysgwyddgwyn Presbyterian Church
Deri
Deri shown within Caerphilly
OS grid reference	SO112032
Principal area	Caerphilly
Ceremonial county	Gwent
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BARGOED
Postcode district	CF81
Dialling code	01443
Police	Gwent
Fire	South Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
EU Parliament	Wales
UK Parliament	Caerphilly
Welsh Assembly	Caerphilly
List of places UK Wales Caerphilly 51°42′19″N 3°16′03″W / 51.7054°N 3.2676°W / 51.7054; -3.2676Coordinates: 51°42′19″N 3°16′03″W / 51.7054°N 3.2676°W / 51.7054; -3.2676

Deri is a village in Caerphilly County Borough, Wales. 'Deri' is Welsh for oak trees. Deri along with Pentwyn and Fochriw make up the community of Darran Valley. The village grew around the Industrial Age to serve the collieries of Fochriw, Pencarreg and Groesfaen.

Although a small settlement Deri has a strong sporting past, producing Welsh champion boxers, Tom and Billy Thomas. The village is also home to rugby union club Deri RFC.

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