Historic churches · North Wales
Arthog
Arthog () is a village, post town and community in the Meirionnydd area in Gwynedd, north Wales including the villages of Fairbourne and Friog. It is located on the A493, approximately 8 miles (13 km)
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Arthog () is a village, post town and community in the Meirionnydd area in Gwynedd, north Wales including the villages of Fairbourne and Friog. It is located on the A493, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Dolgellau, and had a population of 1,010 in 2001, increasing slightly to 1,031 at the 2011 census.
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Arthog () is a village, post town and community in the Meirionnydd area in Gwynedd, north Wales including the villages of Fairbourne and Friog. It is located on the A493, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Dolgellau, and had a population of 1,010 in 2001, increasing slightly to 1,031 at the 2011 census.
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Background
History
In 1894, Solomon Andrews, a Cardiff entrepreneur, bought land overlooking the Mawddach estuary. On the site he completed Mawddach Crescent in 1902. The row of terraced properties was the start of a purpose-built holiday resort he intended for the area. However the planned development went no further because the surrounding land proved unsuitable for urban planning. During the Second World War, the Royal Marines commandeered Mawddach Crescent. It became known as Iceland Camp. The marines also built huts on nearby Fegla Fawr; the foundation bases can still be seen between the trees above the estuary. It is well known for its outdoor activity centres and the nearby Llynnau Cregennen. The…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7110, -4.0090
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Arthog
- Postcode
- LL39 1YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikipedia: Arthog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arthog?
- Arthog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL39 1YU), in the parish of Arthog.
- Is Arthog free to visit?
- Yes, Arthog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Arthog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL39 1YU. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.