Standardised Welsh Place-names list

Foxhole

Standard form
Foxhole
English form
Foxhole
Type
Area
Postcode
SA1
Grid reference
SS6693
Local authority
Swansea

Notes

The name of a settlement is usually written as one word in order to distinguish between settlements and topographical features. 

Definite article

The Welsh definite article (y/yr) is not considered to be an integral part of this name and does not precede this name in all contexts. However, its effect can still be seen in Welsh oral and written contexts as the name is not mutated according to the usual patterns of the Welsh language. In order to avoid the need for a mutation in Welsh written contexts, the Welsh definite article (y/yr) may be used to precede the place-name within a sentence, e.g. ‘yn y Foxhole’ (in Foxhole) or ‘mynd i’r Foxhole’ (going to Foxhole). There is no need to use the Welsh or English definite article in English contexts.