Nefyn, Gwynedd

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Nefyn is a town in Gwynedd

Other current and historical names

Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Nefyn within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.

Nefyn in historic gazetteers

Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew

Nevin, parl. bor., seaport town, and par., in SW. of Carnarvonshire, on Carnarvon Bay, 6 miles NW. of Pwllheli, 1575 ac., pop. 2003; P.O., T.O., 1 Bank. Nevin is an extensive fishing town, and occupies a secluded situation, being shut in on 3 sides by a semi-circular range of hills. It ranked as an ancient incorporation. In 1284 a grand tournament was held here by Edward I. to celebrate his conquest of Wales. Nevin forms one of the Carnarvon District of Parliamentary Boroughs, which returns 1 member.

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