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Laugharne, Carmarthenshire

Laugharne is a town in Carmarthenshire, lying on the estuary of the River Tâf. It is known for having been the home of Dylan Thomas from 1949 until his death in 1953, and is thought to have been an inspiration for the fictional town of Llareggub in Under Milk Wood. The town is within the council area of Carmarthenshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Talacharn, Lacharn
Historic County: Carmarthenshire
Lat, Long: 51.768754,-4.458106
Grid Reference: SN 3048 1064
Community (Civil Parish): Laugharne Township C
Council Area: Carmarthenshire CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 25674
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Laugharne,_Carmarthenshire_25674

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