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Gower (gou`ər), Welsh Gŵyr, peninsula, c.15 mi (24 km) long and 5 mi (8 km) wide, Swansea, S Wales, between Swansea and Carmarthen bays. Composed of limestone, the peninsula has scenic cliffs and numerous caves, many of which contain Paleolithic and Bronze Age relics. Farming is the chief economic activity. There are several coastal resorts. Most of the peninsula has been officially designated as a natural beauty area. Gower1 1. David (Ivon). born 1957, English cricketer 2. John. ?1330--1408, English poet, noted particularly for his tales of love, the Confessio Amantis Gower2 the. a peninsula in S Wales, in Swansea county on the Bristol Channel: mainly agricultural with several resorts How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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