Fishguard, Pembrokeshire
Fishguard (Welsh: Abergwaun) is a coastal town in Pembrokeshire. Fishguard, its coasts and its seas are rich in wildlife. Fishguard Harbour opened in 1906 and today is used by ferry passengers to Ireland and also well known for herring fishery. In 1797 the Battle of Fishguard ended the last armed invasion of Britain. The town is within the council area of Pembrokeshire.
Primary Name(s): Fishguard (English) Abergwaun (Welsh)
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Pembrokeshire
Lat, Long: 51.99384,-4.976264
Grid Reference: SM 9576 3700
Community (Civil Parish): Fishguard and Goodwick C
Council Area: Pembrokeshire CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: GBPN152
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fishguard,_Pembrokeshire_152
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1018730
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Fishguard
Primary Name(s): Fishguard (English) Abergwaun (Welsh)
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Pembrokeshire
Lat, Long: 51.99384,-4.976264
Grid Reference: SM 9576 3700
Community (Civil Parish): Fishguard and Goodwick C
Council Area: Pembrokeshire CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: GBPN152
GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Fishguard,_Pembrokeshire_152
Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1018730
Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Fishguard
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