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Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire

Aberystwyth is a substantial seaside town in Cardiganshire. It is a historic market town and holiday resort, as well as a university town. It stands where the rivers Ystwyth and Rheidol meet; its name means "Ystwyth mouth". Since the late 19th century, Aberystwyth has also been a major Welsh educational centre, with the establishment of a university college there in 1872. The town is within the council area of Ceredigion.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Cardiganshire
Lat, Long: 52.414965,-4.083727
Grid Reference: SN 5837 8170
Community (Civil Parish): Aberystwyth C
Council Area: Ceredigion CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 215
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Aberystwyth,_Cardiganshire_215

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