Standard Welsh Place-names

Wern-y-gaer

Standard form
Wern-y-gaer
English form
Wern-y-gaer
Type
Settlement
Grid reference
SJ2068
Local authority
Flintshire

Notes

The hyphen is used when the Welsh definite article (y/yr) occurs before a final monosyllablic element; hyphens are used before and after the definite article in order to indicate the individual elements and aid pronunciation.

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