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Skokholm, Pembrokeshire

Skokholm (Welsh: Ynys Sgogwm) is an uninhabited island 2½ miles off the coast of south-western Pembrokeshire. The whole island is hugely important for breeding seabirds. The surrounding waters are a marine reserve. It is within the council area of Pembrokeshire.

Primary Name(s): Skokholm (English)   Ynys Sgogwm (Welsh)
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Pembrokeshire
Lat, Long: 51.6978,-5.2774
Grid Reference: SM 7361 0498
Council Area: Pembrokeshire CA
Police Area: Dyfed-Powys PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID: 65818

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Skokholm,_Pembrokeshire_65818
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Skokholm