Last house in vanished Welsh village sells for £49,050
The last surviving house in the demolished Welsh village of Troedrhiwfuwh has sold for £49,050 after going to auction with a £1 guide price. The village was razed due to landslide fears.
The last surviving house in the demolished Welsh village of Troedrhiwfuwh has sold for £49,050 after going to auction with a £1 guide price. The village was razed due to landslide fears.
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