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Ruthin, Denbighshire

Ruthin is a town in Denbighshire. It stands on and around a hill in the southern part of the Vale of Clwyd. The older part of the town contains Ruthin Castle and Saint Peter's Square which stand at the top of the hill, while the lower slopes house the later parts of the town. The town is within the council area of Denbighshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Rhuthun
Historic County: Denbighshire
Lat, Long: 53.113642,-3.307464
Grid Reference: SJ 1258 5818
Community (Civil Parish): Ruthin C
Council Area: Denbighshire CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 37911
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ruthin,_Denbighshire_37911

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