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Barry Island is a district, peninsula and seaside resort, forming part of the town of Barry in Glamorgan. The peninsula was an island until the 1880s when it was linked to the mainland as the town of Barry expanded. This was partly due to the opening of Barry Docks by the Barry Railway Company. Although Barry Island used to be home to a Butlins Holiday Camp, it is now known for its beach and Pleasure Park. It is named after the 6th century Saint Baruc. The 8th century remains of St Baruc's chapel were excavated in 1895 and can be viewed. Barry Island is within the council area of The Vale of Glamorgan.
Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.392487,-3.2722013
Grid Reference: ST115667
Police Area: South Wales
Council Area: The Vale of Glamorgan
Community (Civil Parish): Barry C
Country: Wales
GBPNID: 288170
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barry_Island,_Glamorgan_288170
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Place Type: Urban locality
Historic County: Glamorgan
Lat, Long: 51.392487,-3.2722013
Grid Reference: ST115667
Police Area: South Wales
Council Area: The Vale of Glamorgan
Community (Civil Parish): Barry C
Country: Wales
GBPNID: 288170
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Barry_Island,_Glamorgan_288170
Peruse Glamorgan on Wikishire