Ogwr

The Borough of Ogwr was one of six districts of in , which existed from 1974 to 1996.
Wikipedia
  • Type: Stream
  • Description: district in Wales, United Kingdom
  • Also known as: “Borough of Ogwr”, “Ogmore”, “Ogmore River”, and “River Ogwr”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Southerndown and Candleston Castle.

Photo: cisko66, CC BY 3.0.
is a village in the . It is mostly known for its beach, which is a popular tourist destination during the summer months and since 1972 has been designated a Heritage Coast and is part of the Coast SSSI.

Castle
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is a 14th-century fortified manor house, in ruins since the 19th century. It is 0.75 miles southwest of , Glamorgan, Wales, now and just 0.75 miles northwest of , separated by the River Ogmore.

Golf course
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is a downland/links golf club in the , in south-east , near the coast and and , in proximity to Merthyr Mawr Sand Dunes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ogmore-by-Sea and Ogmore.

Village
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is a seaside village in in the , Wales. It lies on the western limit of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast of . The population in 2011 was 878.

Village
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is a village in St Bride's Major community in the , Wales on the River . It grew around the now ruined , built by the Normans.

Village
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is a village and community in Bridgend, Wales. The village is about 2+1⁄2 miles from the centre of town. The population of the community at the 2011 census was 267. is situated 1½ miles northeast of Ogwr.

Ogwr

Latitude
51.46972° or 51° 28′ 11″ north
Longitude
-3.63944° or 3° 38′ 22″ west
Elevation
10 feet (3 metres)
Open location code
9C3RF996+V6
Geo­Names ID
2641059
Wiki­data ID
Q7080309
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Satellite Map

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

From French to Welsh—“Ogwr” goes by many names.
  • French: “Borough de l’Ogwr”
  • Slovenian: “Ogwr”
  • Swedish: “Ogwr”
  • Welsh: “Ogwr”

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Ogmore Castle and Beacons Down.

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