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River Towy

River Towy is a river in , . River Towy is situated nearby to the suburb , as well as near the hamlet .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Carmarthen Castle and Carmarthen railway station.

Castle
Photo: Llywelyn2000, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a ruined castle in , West Wales, UK. First built by Walter, Sheriff of Gloucester in the early 1100s, the castle was captured and destroyed on several occasions before being rebuilt in stone during the 1190s.

Railway station
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is a stop on the West Wales Line, serving the town of , Wales. It is sited south of the River Towy, 245 miles 55 chains from , on the route via .

Town hall
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is a municipal facility on Castle Hill in , Wales. The building, which is the headquarters of Carmarthenshire County Council, is a Grade II listed building.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Llangunnor and Carmarthen.

Suburb
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is a village and community located in , Wales. It is the southern suburb of town and consists mainly of suburban housing which has expanded in recent years.

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is the county town of in , UK. Although the town lacks an abundance of tourist attractions, if your journey takes you past then consider taking a break here.

Village
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is a village and community in , Wales, near the confluence of the rivers Towy and , close to the town of . It is also an electoral ward.

River Towy

Latitude
51.8517° or 51° 51′ 6″ north
Longitude
-4.29495° or 4° 17′ 42″ west
Elevation
102 feet (31 metres)
Open location code
9C3QVP24+M2
Open­Street­Map ID
way 162924589
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­water
Open­Street­Map feature
water=­river
Geo­Names ID
2635583
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Satellite Map

Discover River Towy from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“River Towy” goes by many names.
  • Welsh: “Afon Tywi”
  • Welsh: “Tywi”

Places with the Same Name

Discover other places named “River Towy”.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Maesydderwen and Cwmoernant.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Llangunnor Community Park and Heol Llangynnwr.

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