Arthog
| Arthog | |
|---|---|
 Mawddach Crescent was the first and only phase of anEdwardianholiday resort built byCardiffentrepreneur,Solomon Andrews,in the early 20th century. | |
  Arthog Location withinGwynedd | |
| Population | 1,031 (2011) |
| OS grid reference | SH642145 |
| Community |
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| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | FAIRBOURNE |
| Postcode district | LL38 |
| Post town | ARTHOG |
| Postcode district | LL39 |
| Post town | DOLGELLAU |
| Postcode district | LL40 |
| Dialling code | 01341 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Arthog() is a village,post townandcommunityin theMeirionnyddarea inGwynedd,northWalesincluding the villages ofFairbourneandFriog.It is located on theA493,approximately 8 miles (13 km) west ofDolgellau,and had a population of 1,010 in 2001,[1]increasing slightly to 1,031 at the2011 census.[2]
Etymology
[edit]The village was named after the Welsh rulerArthog apCeredig[3]
History
[edit]In 1894,Solomon Andrews,aCardiffentrepreneur, bought land overlooking theMawddach estuary.On the site he completed Mawddach Crescent in 1902. The row of terraced properties was the start of a purpose-built holiday resort he intended for the area. However the planned development went no further because the surrounding land proved unsuitable for urban planning. During theSecond World War,theRoyal Marinescommandeered Mawddach Crescent. It became known as Iceland Camp. The marines also built huts on nearby Fegla Fawr; the foundation bases can still be seen between the trees above the estuary.
It is well known for its outdoor activity centres and the nearbyLlynnau Cregennen.TheArthog Outdoor Education Centreis owned byTelford and Wrekin Counciland is primarily used in term-time by schools from the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Education Authorities.
Population
[edit]According to the 2011 census, 28.3% of the community's residents were able to speak Welsh. Consequently, Arthog had the lowest percentage of Welsh speakers of any community in Gwynedd.[4]70.6% of the community's residents were born outside Wales.[5]
Transport
[edit]The village was served byArthog railway station(on theBarmouth - Ruabon line) until the complete closure of the line in 1964. The line is now a footpath known as theMawddach Trail(Welsh:Llwybr Mawddach), and is popular with both walkers and cyclists. Morfa Mawddach railway stationis on the western outskirts of the village. The station is situated on theCambrian Linewith direct trains northbound toPwllheliviaBarmouthandPorthmadogand southbound toBirmingham InternationalviaMachynllethandShrewsbury.[6]
References
[edit]- ^"Office for National Statistics:Census 2001: Parish Headcounts: Gwynedd".Archived fromthe originalon 22 September 2010.Retrieved11 August2009.
- ^"Community population 2011".Retrieved17 May2015.
- ^Price, Thomas (1842)."Hanes Cymru, a chenedl y Cymry, o'r cynoesoedd hyd at farwolaeth Llewelyn ap Gruffydd: Ynghyd a rhai cofiaint perthynol i'r amseroedd o'r pryd hynny i waered".
- ^"2011 Census results by Community".Welsh Language Commissioner.ONS. 2011. Archived fromthe originalon 14 September 2017.Retrieved14 November2016.
- ^"Map Gwlad Enedigol".Statiaith.ONS.Retrieved14 November2016.
- ^"Morfa Mawddach Station | Train Times | Transport for Wales".Transport for Wales Rail.
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