Conwy, Caernarfonshire
Conwy (also spelled Conway) is a walled market town on the north coast of Caernarfonshire. The town faces Deganwy across the River Conwy. It is a popular tourist destination. Conwy Castle and the town walls were built, on the instruction of King Edward I between 1283 and 1289. The town's mediæval walls are a rare survival. The town is within the council area of Conwy.
Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Conway
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 53.281084,-3.829726
Grid Reference: SH 7810 7757
Community (Civil Parish): Conwy C
Council Area: Conwy CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 10701
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Conwy,_Caernarfonshire_10701
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Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Conway
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 53.281084,-3.829726
Grid Reference: SH 7810 7757
Community (Civil Parish): Conwy C
Council Area: Conwy CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 10701
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Conwy,_Caernarfonshire_10701
Explore Conwy on Wikishire
Peruse Caernarfonshire on Wikishire

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