Penparc, Pembrokeshire

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Location within Pembrokeshire
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  • Haverfordwest
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town Haverfordwest
Postcode district SA62
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Pembrokeshire
51°56′17″N5°08′39″W / 51.9381°N 5.1441°W / 51.9381; -5.1441 Coordinates: 51°56′17″N5°08′39″W / 51.9381°N 5.1441°W / 51.9381; -5.1441

Penparc is a village in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Located near Trefin and Croesgoch, the village also includes the settlement of Square and Compass to the immediate east. The village composes of multiple housing estates, two holiday parks and a garage. The village is located off the A487, which runs from St Davids to Fishguard. The village is also served by a bus service connecting Haverfordwest with Fishguard via St Davids. [1] The nearest church is in Mathry. [2] [3] [4]

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References

  1. "T11 - Fishguard - Haverfordwest".
  2. "OS Map name 015/NE".
  3. "www.richardsbros.co.uk".
  4. "Penparc, Pembrokeshire – Bus Times".