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{{Short description|Village in Gwynedd, Wales}}
'''Arthog''' is a village, [[post town]] and [[community (Wales)|community]] in the [[Meirionnydd]] area in [[Wales]]. It is located on the [[A493 road|A493]], approximately {{convert|8|mi|km}} west of [[Dolgellau]], and has a population of 1,010.<ref>[http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790560 Office for National Statistics : ''Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Gwynedd'']</ref>
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{{Use British English|date=March 2015}}
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| country = Wales
| official_name = Arthog
| welsh_name =
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| static_image_name = Mawddach Crescent - geograph.org.uk - 985246.jpg
| static_image_caption = Mawddach Crescent was the first and only phase of an [[Edwardian]] holiday resort built by [[Cardiff]] entrepreneur, [[Solomon Andrews (Pwllheli)|Solomon Andrews]], in the early 20th century.
| population = 1,031
| population_ref = (2011)
| community_wales = Arthog
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| lieutenancy_wales =
| constituency_welsh_assembly = [[Dwyfor Meirionnydd (Assembly constituency)|Dwyfor Meirionnydd]]
| constituency_westminster = [[Dwyfor Meirionnydd (UK Parliament constituency)|Dwyfor Meirionnydd]]
| post_town = FAIRBOURNE
| postcode_district = LL38
| post_town1 = ARTHOG
| postcode_district1 = LL39
| post_town2 = DOLGELLAU
| postcode_district2 = LL40
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| postcode_area1 = LL
| postcode_area2 = LL
| dial_code = 01341
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| module= [[File:Wales Gwynedd Community Arthog map.svg|240px]]<br />Map of the community
}}


'''Arthog''' ({{pronunciation|Arthog.ogg|Welsh pronunciation|help=no}}) is a village, [[post town]] and [[community (Wales)|community]] in the [[Meirionnydd]] area in [[Gwynedd]], north [[Wales]] including the villages of [[Fairbourne]] and [[Friog]]. It is located on the [[A493 road|A493]], approximately {{convert|8|mi|km}} west of [[Dolgellau]], and had a population of 1,010 in 2001,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790560 |title=Office for National Statistics : ''Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Gwynedd'' |access-date=11 August 2009 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100922091920/http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/viewFullDataset.do?instanceSelection=03070&productId=779&$ph=60_61&datasetInstanceId=3070&startColumn=1&numberOfColumns=8&containerAreaId=790560 |archive-date=22 September 2010 |url-status = dead}}</ref> increasing slightly to 1,031 at the [[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 census]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=7&b=11120085&c=LL39+1AJ&d=16&e=62&g=6489100&i=1001x1003x1032x1004&m=0&r=0&s=1431865998150&enc=1|title=Community population 2011|access-date=17 May 2015}}</ref>
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It is well known for its outdoor activity centres and the nearby [[Llynnau Cregennen]] (Cregennen lakes). The ''[http://www.arthog.co.uk Arthog Outdoor Education Centre]'' is owned by Telford and Wrekin Council and is primarily used in term-time by schools from the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Education Authorities. The other outdoor activity centre, [http://www.minydon.com Min Y Don], has been family owned and run since the 1950s. They too are primarily used in term-time by schools from the Midlands, but are also heavily involved with local community work too.


==Etymology==
Mawddach Crescent, a row of properties overlooking the [[Mawddach|Mawddach estuary]], was built early in the 20th century by [[Solomon Andrews (Pwllheli)|Solomon Andrews]], a [[Cardiff]] entrepreneur. He intended this to be the start of a purpose built holiday resort, but the surrounding land proved unsuitable. The [[Royal Marines]] commandeered Mawddach Crescent during the [[Second World War]] and it became Iceland Camp. As well as commandeering the Crescent of Victorian houses the marines built huts on the nearby Fegla Fawr, the bases of which can still be seen up in the trees above the estuary.
The village was named after the Welsh ruler ''Arthog ap [[Ceredig]]'' <ref>{{Cite web | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RDgLAAAAYAAJ&q=%22arthog+ap%22&pg=PA346 | title=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| last1=Price| first1=Thomas| year=1842}}</ref>


==History==
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The village was served by [[Arthog railway station]] (on the [[Ruabon Barmouth Line|Barmouth - Ruabon line]]) until the complete closure of the line in 1964. The line is now a footpath known as the ''Llwybr Mawddach'' ({{lang-en|Mawddach Trail}}), and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.
In 1894, [[Solomon Andrews (Pwllheli)|Solomon Andrews]], a [[Cardiff]] entrepreneur, bought land overlooking the [[Mawddach|Mawddach 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 the [[Second World War]], the [[Royal Marines]] commandeered 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.

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It is well known for its outdoor activity centres and the nearby [[Llynnau Cregennen]]. The ''[http://www.arthog.co.uk Arthog Outdoor Education Centre]'' is owned by [[Telford and Wrekin Council]] and is primarily used in term-time by schools from the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Education Authorities.

==Population==
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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru/English/Policy,%20research%20and%20data/Census%20Data/Pages/2011CensusresultsbyCommunity.aspx|title=2011 Census results by Community|date=2011|website=Welsh Language Commissioner|publisher=ONS|access-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170914001036/http://www.comisiynyddygymraeg.cymru/English/Policy,%20research%20and%20data/Census%20Data/Pages/2011CensusresultsbyCommunity.aspx|archive-date=14 September 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> 70.6% of the community's residents were born outside Wales.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://statiaith.com/blog/cyfrifiad-2011/mapiau-am-y-gymraeg-o-gyfrifiad-2011/map-gwlad-enedigol/|title=Map Gwlad Enedigol|website=Statiaith|publisher=ONS|access-date=14 November 2016}}</ref>

==Transport==
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The village was served by [[Arthog railway station]] (on the [[Ruabon Barmouth Line|Barmouth - Ruabon line]]) until the complete closure of the line in 1964. The line is now a footpath known as the [[Mawddach Trail]] ({{langx|cy|Llwybr Mawddach}}), and is popular with both walkers and cyclists.
[[Morfa Mawddach railway station]] is on the western outskirts of the village. The station is situated on the [[Cambrian Line]] with direct trains northbound to {{stnlink|Pwllheli}} via {{stnlink|Barmouth}} and {{stnlink|Porthmadog}} and southbound to {{stnlink|Birmingham International}} via {{stnlink|Machynlleth}} and {{stnlink|Shrewsbury}}.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://tfwrail.wales/stations/morfa-mawddach |title=Morfa Mawddach Station {{!}} Train Times {{!}} Transport for Wales |website=Transport for Wales Rail}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
*[http://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3499546 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Arthog and surrounding area]
*[https://www.geograph.org.uk/search.php?i=3499546 www.geograph.co.uk : photos of Arthog and surrounding area]


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[[Category:Villages in Gwynedd]]
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[[Category:Post towns in the LL postcode area]]




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Arthog
Mawddach Crescent was the first and only phase of an Edwardian holiday resort built by Cardiff entrepreneur, Solomon Andrews, in the early 20th century.
Arthog is located in Gwynedd
Arthog
Arthog
Location within Gwynedd
Population1,031 (2011)
OS grid referenceSH642145
Community
  • Arthog
Principal area
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townFAIRBOURNE
Postcode districtLL38
Post townARTHOG
Postcode districtLL39
Post townDOLGELLAU
Postcode districtLL40
Dialling code01341
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52°42′40″N 4°00′32″W / 52.711°N 4.009°W / 52.711; -4.009


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Arthog (Welsh pronunciationⓘ) is a village, post town and community in the Meirionnydd area in Gwynedd, north Wales including the villages of Fairbourne and Friog. It is located on the A493, approximately 8 miles (13 km) west of Dolgellau, and had a population of 1,010 in 2001,[1] increasing slightly to 1,031 at the 2011 census.[2]

Etymology

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The village was named after the Welsh ruler Arthog ap Ceredig [3]

History

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In 1894, Solomon Andrews, a Cardiff entrepreneur, bought land overlooking the Mawddach 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 the Second World War, the Royal Marines commandeered 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 nearby Llynnau Cregennen. The Arthog Outdoor Education Centre is owned by Telford and Wrekin Council and is primarily used in term-time by schools from the Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin Local Education Authorities.

Population

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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

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The village was served by Arthog railway station (on the Barmouth - Ruabon line) until the complete closure of the line in 1964. The line is now a footpath known as the Mawddach Trail (Welsh: Llwybr Mawddach), and is popular with both walkers and cyclists. Morfa Mawddach railway station is on the western outskirts of the village. The station is situated on the Cambrian Line with direct trains northbound to Pwllheli via Barmouth and Porthmadog and southbound to Birmingham International via Machynlleth and Shrewsbury.[6]

References

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  1. ^ "Office for National Statistics : Census 2001 : Parish Headcounts : Gwynedd". Archived from the original on 22 September 2010. Retrieved 11 August 2009.
  2. ^ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 17 May 2015.
  3. ^ 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".
  4. ^ "2011 Census results by Community". Welsh Language Commissioner. ONS. 2011. Archived from the original on 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Map Gwlad Enedigol". Statiaith. ONS. Retrieved 14 November 2016.
  6. ^ "Morfa Mawddach Station | Train Times | Transport for Wales". Transport for Wales Rail.
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