Pumsaint
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Pumsaint is a village in Carmarthenshire, Wales situated half way between Llanwrda and Lampeter on the A482 in the valley of the River Cothi. It forms part of the extensive estate of Dolaucothi and is owned by the National Trust.
Its name means Five Saints derived from the Welsh Pum(p) meaning Five and Saint meaning Saint. The name is derived from the stone block at the nearby gold mines, which has five sides. It was used as an anvil for crushing gold ore in the Roman period. It is also sometimes known as Pumpsaint.
[edit] Places of interest
- See also: Luentinum
The nearby conservation area has several scheduled ancient monuments including the Dolaucothi Gold Mines. Archaeologists have uncovered evidence of Roman occupation of the area, including Roman aqueducts, numerous tanks, cisterns and reservoirs, timber buildings and a fort. There are also extensive underground workings which can be viewed in guided tours.
Other places of interest include the Red Kite Visitor Centre, located in the Old Coach House, where displays on the oak woodlands, the traditional nesting place of the bird, may be viewed. The area is a popular place for caravan, fishing and riding holidays.
