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Harlech, Merionethshire

Harlech is a town and seaside resort in Merionethshire. It stands on the cliff towering over Tremadog Bay. The town is best known for Harlech Castle, which dominates the little town. The town is within the council area of Gwynedd.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Merionethshire
Lat, Long: 52.859257,-4.10788
Grid Reference: SH 5818 3116
Community (Civil Parish): Harlech C
Council Area: Gwynedd CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 20214
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Harlech,_Merionethshire_20214

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