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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: SJ237640
Police Area: North Wales
Council Area: Flintshire
Community (Civil Parish): Mold C
Country: Wales

GBPNID: 30838
Entry Type: Alternative name listing (C)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Yr_Wyddgrug,_Flintshire_30838

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