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Beddgelert, Caernarfonshire / Merionethshire

Beddgelert is a village in Caernarfonshire, with a few buildings across the River Glaslyn in Merionethshire. Its name translates "Gelert's grave" and it is reputed to be named after Gelert, the legendary hound of Prince Llywelyn. Outside the village across the fields is a raised mound called Gelert's Grave. The village is within the council area of Gwynedd.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Caernarfonshire / Merionethshire
Lat, Long: 53.011003,-4.106206
Grid Reference: SH 5878 4804
Community (Civil Parish): Beddgelert C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 2997
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Beddgelert,_Caernarfonshire_2997

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