Caernarfon in Wales
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Afon Seiont

Afon Seiont (Welsh, meaning River Seiont in English) is a river in Gwynedd, Wales which runs into the Menai Strait. Its source is the outflow of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis, and it flows out in a generally northwest direction. Between the outflow and the village of Llanrug it is known as the Afon Rhythallt, changing its name just after the village. Its mouth is in the town of Caernarfon, forming a natural harbour as it flows out into the Menai Strait.

Located at 53.15, -4.26667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bontnewydd, Caernarfon, Llanddeiniolen, Llanrug, Waunfawr, Rivers of Gwynedd, Sites of Special Scientific Interest in West Gwynedd, Menai Strait

The Oval (Caernarfon)

The Oval is a multi-use stadium in Caernarfon, Wales. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home ground of Caernarfon Town F.C.. The stadium holds 3,000 people, with 250 seats. The seats were purchased from Shrewsbury Town when they became surplus to requirements due to the demolition of Gay Meadow.

Located at 53.1347, -4.2675 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Football venues in Wales, Stadiums in Wales, Caernarfon

Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd

The Castles and Town Walls of King Edward in Gwynedd is a UNESCO-designated World Heritage Site located in Gwynedd, Wales. It includes the castles of Beaumaris and Harlech and the castles and town walls of Caernarfon and Conwy. UNESCO considers the sites to be the "finest examples of late 13th century and early 14th century military architecture in Europe". The fortifications were built by Edward I after his invasion of North Wales in 1282.

Located at 53.1397, -4.27694 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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1280s architecture, World Heritage Sites in Wales, Castles in Gwynedd, Edward I of England

Lôn Eifion

Lôn Eifion is part of Lôn Las Cymru, the Welsh National Cycle Route, which is about 400 km long. Lôn Eifion is the section which runs for 20 km from Caernarfon to Bryncir along most of the former Caernarfon to Afon Wen line. This line was that of the Carnarvonshire Railway, and joined with the Cambrian Coast Line at Afon Wen.

Located at 53.145, -4.269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Cycleways in Wales, Transport in Gwynedd, Rail trails in Wales

A4085 road

The A4085 is a 20-mile road between Caernarfon and Penrhyndeudraeth in North Wales that runs through the scenic Aberglaslyn Pass. There are several locations where the road is of substandard width. The road begins at the southern apex of a triangular one-way system in Caernarfon on the A487 . It heads south, signposted for Beddgelert.

Located at 53.1381, -4.2693 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Roads in Gwynedd

Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen

Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen is a Welsh language medium comprehensive secondary school for pupils aged 11-18, situated in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, Wales. The school was established in 1894, the first to be built under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act of 1889 of the educator Sir Hugh Owen, after whom the school was named. The school currently has over 900 pupils and its headteacher is Elwyn Vaughan Williams.

Located at 53.1462, -4.2633 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Secondary schools in Gwynedd, 1894 establishments in Wales, Educational institutions established in 1894, Caernarfon

Caernarfon RFC

Caernarfon Rugby Football Club (Welsh: Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon) is a rugby union team from the town of Caernarfon, Gwynedd, North Wales. They currently play in the Welsh Rugby Union Division One North League. The club was formed in 1973, and the grounds are located at Y Morfa, Lon Parc, Caernarfon. The club colours are maroon and yellow. The club has a First, a Second XV and a Youth team (Under 19).

Located at 53.1303, -4.265 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Sports clubs established in 1973, Welsh rugby union teams

Llŷn Coastal Path

The Llŷn Coastal Path is a waymarked 146 km long distance footpath running along the coast of the Llŷn Peninsula from Caernarfon to Porthmadog in Gwynedd, north-west Wales. A large part of the Llŷn Peninsula is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Devised and implemented by Gwynedd County Council and the Countryside Council for Wales, the path opened in 2006, though has since been changed and improved.

Located at 53.145, -4.269 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Recreational walks in Wales, Tourism in Gwynedd, Long-distance footpaths in Wales, Coastal paths in Wales

Caernarfon Mithraeum

The Caernarfon Mithraeum is a Roman Temple to the Roman god Mithras. The temple was located 137 metres north-east of the Roman castra of Segontium on the outskirts of modern Caernarfon in Gwynedd, Wales. The remains were discovered by accident on 2 April 1958 and excavated by the National Museum of Wales in August of the following year under the direction of George Boon.

Located at 53.1372, -4.26241 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Mithraea, History of Gwynedd, Roman sites in Wales

Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum

The Royal Welch Fusiliers Museum is a museum dedicated to the history of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, an historic regiment of the British Army.

Located at 53.1391, -4.2775 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Military and war museums in Wales, Regimental museums in Wales, Museums in Gwynedd, Royal Welch Fusiliers, Caernarfon

Black Boy Inn

The Black Boy Inn (or just Black Boy) in the Royal Town of Caernarfon in Gwynedd, Wales is a hotel and public house which is thought to date back to 1522, making it one of the oldest surviving inns in North Wales. It is within the medieval walls of Caernarfon, a few hundred yards from Caernarfon Castle. Formerly the 'King's Arms' and the 'Fleur de Lys', one landlord bought the other out and created the Black Boy Inn as it is today. Prior to 1828, the 'King's Arms' was known as the 'Black Boy'.

Located at 53.1414, -4.27608 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1522, Hotels in Wales, Public houses in Wales, History of Gwynedd, Restaurants in Gwynedd, Visitor attractions in Gwynedd

Battle of Tuthill

The Battle of Tuthill took place at Caernarfon on 2 November 1401 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr. Glyndŵr's success at the Battle of Mynydd Hyddgen the previous June had provided the revolt with fresh impetus, and the battle may be seen as indicative of his determination to foster revolt in the north-west after months of relative inaction in that area.

Located at 53.14, -4.27 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles involving Wales