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Criccieth, Caernarfonshire

Criccieth (Cricieth) is a town in Caernarfonshire, standing overlooking Cardigan Bay. It is a seaside resort but it is most famous as the site of Criccieth Castle, whose ruins stand prominently on the headland. The town is within the council area of Gwynedd.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Cricieth
Historic County: Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 52.919081,-4.237304
Grid Reference: SH 4967 3808
Community (Civil Parish): Criccieth C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 11550
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Criccieth,_Caernarfonshire_11550

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