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Historic churches · North Wales

Frongoch

Free admission

Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war duri

Memorial To The Frongoch Internment Camp - geograph.org.uk - 6143218

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Typical visit
30 min–1 h
  • Free entry

About

Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war during First World War, and then Irish Republican prisoners from the 1916 Rising.

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Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war during First World War, and then Irish Republican prisoners from the 1916 Rising.

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Coordinates
52.9420, -3.6290
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Llandderfel
Postcode
LL23 7NS
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Frongoch?
Frongoch is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7NS), in the parish of Llandderfel.
Is Frongoch free to visit?
Yes, Frongoch is free to enter.
How do I get to Frongoch?
Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7NS. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.