Rhiw is the welsh word for Hill could the address be written in welsh?
I've found a few references in 19th century newspapers to Rhiw Factory and Rhiw Pontypridd so it sounds like a placename that used to be in use
Looking at old maps I can see a small area called Rhiw up the back of Graig, Pontypridd (basically south west of the railway station). What's interesting is down in the side valley floor, as well as Newbridge Colliery, is something marked as Forest Woollen Factory. James Barnfield, potential father, was a weaver.
Interesting stuff MB. When checking 1861 census after Rhiw came Graig, I am familiar with the area Graig, but not Rhiw.
It is were Pontypridd RO used to be under the railway arch and 'up the Graig' it is definitely on a hill!
Never to old to learn something new - thanks for sharing info, good stuff
Cas
