Gower peninsula — The Gower Peninsula ( cy. Gŵyr) is a peninsula on the south coast of Wales, UK, on the north side of the Bristol Channel. Referred to colloquially as Gower , this was the first area in the United Kingdom to be designated as an Area of Outstanding … Wikipedia
Gower Peninsula — Strand von Rhossili Die Gower Halbinsel (walisisch Gŵyr) ist eine der Touristenattraktionen von Wales und neben Snowdonia eine der am besten bekannten Regionen dort. Sie war im Jahre 1956 die erste Gegend der Britischen Inseln, die den Titel… … Deutsch Wikipedia
(the) Gower Peninsula — the Gower Peninsula [the Gower Peninsula] a ↑peninsula (= an area of land almost surrounded by water) on the south coast of Wales, near ↑Swansea. It is well known for its attractive scenery and for the many ↑remains of ↑prehistoric people and… … Useful english dictionary
Gower (Lordship) — Gower was an ancient marcher lordship of Deheubarth in south west Wales. The district, prior to the Norman invasion, was the commote of Gŵyr, a part of Cantref Eginawc.It consisted of the country bounded by the rivers Loughor, Amman, Twrch and… … Wikipedia
Gower (disambiguation) — Gower may refer to the following places: *Gower peninsula, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in South Wales **Gower (Lordship), an ancient district, the original meaning of the name Gower. **Gower (electoral ward), an electoral ward of… … Wikipedia
Península de Gower — Rhossili Beach. La Península de Gower (Gŵyr en galés) es una península en la costa sur de Gales, Reino Unido. Fue la primera área en el Reino Unido en ser designada como Área de Belleza Natural Destacada (Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty), en… … Wikipedia Español
Gower — /gow euhr, gawr, gohr/, n. John, 1325? 1408, English poet. * * * ▪ peninsula, Wales, United Kingdom also called Gower Peninsula , Welsh Gŵyr peninsula in Swansea city and county, historic county of Glamorgan (Morgannwg), Wales, extending so … Universalium
Gower (electoral ward) — Infobox swansea electoral ward Electoral Ward = Gower ward Ward GridReference = SS4890 Principal Locality = Gower peninsula Total Population = 3,654 (2001 census) Land Area = 113.20 (2001 census) Local Council = City and County of Swansea… … Wikipedia
Gower (UK Parliament constituency) — UK constituency infobox alt Name = Gower Type = County Entity = Wales DivisionType = Preserved county Division = West Glamorgan Year = 1885 MP = Martin Caton Party = Labour EP = WalesGower is a constituency represented in the House of Commons of… … Wikipedia
List of villages in Gower — Gower Peninsula Country Wales Sovereign state United Kingdom Dialling code 01792 Police … Wikipedia