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Lampeter, Cardiganshire

Lampeter is a town in Cardiganshire, sitting where the River Teifi and the Afon Dulas meet. The town is known as the smallest university town in the UK. The University of Wales, Trinity Saint David (formerly University of Wales, Lampeter) was founded in 1827 by Bishop Burgess of St David's to provide training for those wishing to join the Anglican priesthood. The town is within the council area of Ceredigion.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Llanbedr Pont Steffan
Historic County: Cardiganshire
Lat, Long: 52.1129,-4.07957
Grid Reference: SN 5769 4810
Community (Civil Parish): Lampeter C
Council Area: Ceredigion CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 25339
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Lampeter,_Cardiganshire_25339

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