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Llangollen, Denbighshire

Llangollen is a small town in Denbighshire which stands on the steep banks of the River Dee and on the edge of the Berwyn mountains. Llangollen was an important coaching stop for the mail coach on the old mail route along the road from London to Holyhead. It is now a major tourist destination. The town is best known for the dramatic Pontcysyllte Aqueduct bearing the Llangollen Canal over the valley. The town is within the council area of Denbighshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Denbighshire
Lat, Long: 52.969624,-3.170437
Grid Reference: SJ 2149 4200
Community (Civil Parish): Llangollen C
Council Area: Denbighshire CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 27375
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Llangollen,_Denbighshire_27375

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