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Dolgellau, Merionethshire

Dolgellau is a market town in Merionethshire, standing on the banks of the River Wnion, a tributary of the River Mawddach. The town was the centre of a minor gold rush in the 19th century. Today, the economy of Dolgellau relies chiefly on tourism. The town is within the council area of Gwynedd.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Merionethshire
Lat, Long: 52.74304,-3.8856174
Grid Reference: SH 7280 1782
Community (Civil Parish): Dolgellau C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 13264
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Dolgellau,_Merionethshire_13264

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