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Yr Wyddgrug, Flintshire

Yr Wyddgrug (Mold) is a town in Flintshire, on the River Alyn. The town grew up around Mold Castle, now in ruins. The castle was built by Robert de Montalt in around 1140. The town is within the council area of Flintshire.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Mold
Historic County: Flintshire
Lat, Long: 53.167681,-3.142296
Grid Reference: SJ 2373 6400
Community (Civil Parish): Mold C
Council Area: Flintshire CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 30838
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Yr_Wyddgrug,_Flintshire_30838
 Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1191195
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Mold