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Also known as Ffynnongroew

Ffynnongroyw (sometimes spelled Ffynnongroew) is a village in Flintshire, north Wales. It is situated on the A548 road, near the Dee Estuary coast, near Prestatyn.

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Official name: Ffynnongroyw
Population: 1808
Image: Ffynnongroyw - geograph.org.uk - 128324.jpg

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Commons category: Ffynnongroyw
OS grid reference: SJ134823
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Ffynnongroyw (sometimes spelled Ffynnongroew) is a village in Flintshire, north Wales. It is situated on the A548 road, near the Dee Estuary coast, near Prestatyn.

==Etymology== The name Ffynnongroyw is from the Welsh word "Ffynnon" meaning well and "groyw" meaning clear or pure. The original well is still in existence and is situated on Well Lane in the village.