Historic churches · North Wales
Frongoch
Also known as: Fron-goch
Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war duri
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) · 5.1 km
- Free entry
About
Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war during First World War, and then Irish Republican prisoners from the 1916 Rising.
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From the Wikipedia article
Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war during First World War, and then Irish Republican prisoners from the 1916 Rising.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9420, -3.6290
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llandderfel
- Postcode
- LL23 7NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Bala (Penybont) — 5.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Frongoch (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frongoch?
- Frongoch is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL23 7NS), in the parish of Llandderfel.
- What is Frongoch?
- Frongoch is a village located in Gwynedd, Wales. It lies close to the market town of Bala, on the A4212 road. It was the home of the Frongoch internment camp, used to hold German prisoners-of-war duri
- How do I get to Frongoch?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL23 7NS.
- Is Frongoch free to visit?
- Yes, Frongoch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Frongoch?
- The nearest railway station is Bala (Penybont), about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL23 7NS.