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Pembrokeshire, Wales

Goodwick Parrog

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Parrog is an English word, similar to "paddock". In Welsh places trading with England it acquired the meaning "flat place for unloading ships". In addition to Newport (Pembs), other places with Parrogs are Newgale, Saundersfoot and Swansea. All have storm beaches such as this.

Uploaded to Geograph by Dylan Moore on 15 June 2017

Creative Commons License Photo © Dylan Moore, 15 June 2017. Licensed for reuse under this Creative Commons licence

Location: Wdig (Goodwick)

Location type: Town

OS Grid: SM948378

Country: Wales

Local Authority: Pembrokeshire

Parish: Fishguard and Goodwick

Nearest postcode: SA65 9PN

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'Goodwick Parrog' - a photo of Goodwick Sands

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