Descriptive Gazetteer Entry for Harlech

Harlech, ancient coast town with ry. sta., Merioneth, 10 miles N. of Barmouth; P.O., 1 Bank; on a precipice overlooking the sea are the ruins of Harlech Castle.


(John Bartholomew, Gazetteer of the British Isles (1887))

Linked entities:
Feature Description: "ancient coastal town with railway station"   (ADL Feature Type: "cities")
Administrative units: Merionethshire Ancient County
Place: Harlech

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