North Wales Landmarks

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   Penmon Dovecote

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   Historic Site

   Penmon

   A bird box on a truly epic scale

   At first glance, it’s hard to believe that this massive structure was built to house pigeons and doves. Built around 1600 by influential Welsh politician Sir Richard Bulkeley, the dovecote’s huge domed roof provided…

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   Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber

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   Historic Site

   LLANFAIRPWLL

   Impressive Neolithic chambered tomb, with partially restored entrance passage and mound, on the site of a former henge monument.

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   Tŵr Mawr - Ynys Llanddwyn Island

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   Lighthouse

   BODORGAN

   Built in the early 1800's, Twr Mawr was modelled on the windmills of Anglesey. It marks the Western entrance to the Menai Strait, and is situated on a small tidal island named Ynys Llanddwyn just off the West Coast of Anglesey.

   The name…

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   Caer Gybi Roman Fort

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   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   Northern military outpost in a strategic coastal location

   Dating back to the 3rd century, Caer Gybi’s position on low cliffs overlooking the sea suggests it was part of a coastal network of defences, possibly linked to the late Roman watchtower at…

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   Penrhosfeilw Standing Stones

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   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   Bronze Age standing stones shrouded in mystery

   Very little is known about the origins of this pair of standing stones. Erected during the Bronze Age, they stand roughly 10ft/3m high and 11ft/3.3m apart. One persistent myth says that they were once…

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   Llandudno Pier

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   Pier

   LLANDUDNO

   Llandudno Pier is the premier attraction to visit whilst on holiday in Llandudno, a fantastic holiday venue in Wales. We are Wales’ longest Pier and offer superb views, concessions, a relaxing stroll and excellent food stalls.

   Relax, and enjoy the…

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   Talacre Beach - Point of Ayr Lighthouse

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   Beach

   HOLYWELL

   Talacre is a sandy beach located near Prestatyn and houses a grade 2 listed lighthouse dating back to 1776, which was decommissioned in 1884 and is now a residential property, rising 18 metres out of the sand.  The area around the beach and dunes is…

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   Barclodiad y Gawres

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   Historic Site

   TY CROES

   Barclodiad y Gawres "The Giantess's Apronful" is a type of monument known as a decorated Cruciform Passage Grave, and its location here in Anglesey makes it very unusual. Tombs of this type are usually only found in Ireland.

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   Ty Mawr Standing Stone

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   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   Solitary, strangely shaped Bronze Age monument

   Probably erected at some point during the Bronze Age, this tall stone cuts a solitary figure standing alone amid fields on the outskirts of Holyhead. Measuring about 9ft/2.7m in height, the stone is…

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    Portmeirion Village

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    Historic Site

    Penrhyndeudraeth, Portmeirion

    Portmeirion Village and Gardens on the shores of Snowdonia makes a magical day out for all the family. Shops, cafes, beaches and woodland walks.

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    Zip World Penrhyn Quarry

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    Adrenaline Adventure

    BETHESDA

    Zip World Penrhyn Quarry - 5 Adventures.    Soar through the skies at Zip World Penrhyn Quarry on the world’s fastest zip line, enjoy karting adventures, or explore historical tours in the breathtaking setting of a historic slate quarry.

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    Amgueddfa Lloyd George Memorial Museum

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    Museum

    CRICCIETH

    The Lloyd George Museum and Highgate, his boyhood home, with Shoemaker's Workshop and Victorian garden.

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    Castell Dinas Bran

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    Historic Site

    LLANGOLLEN

    Along the valley’s floor, the waters of the River Dee cut a wide arc around the base of Castell Dinas Bran, a conical tor surmounted by the evocative ruins of a native Welsh castle, built in the 1230s, above the town of Llangollen. Believed to have…

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    Nantclwyd y Dre Gardens

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    Garden

    Ruthin

    15th Century Timber Hall House and newly restored walled gardens dating for Medieval times.

    Features such as the rose pergola, nuttery, and flowery meads demonstrate the gardens; histrois uses - for medicine, cooking and sensory pleasure. The…

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    Gwydir Uchaf Chapel

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    Church / Chapel

    Conwy, Llanrwst

    Look upwards to lift the spirits

    When the owner of Gwydir Castle wanted his own place of worship he built his own private chapel. The owner in question was Sir Richard Wynn, a member of the influential Wynn family. His great-uncle, Robert Wynn,…

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    Segontium Roman Fort & Museum

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    Historic Site

    Caernarfon

    Remains of an auxiliary Roman fort, probably established in the late 70s A.D. and modified through to the late fourth century. Adjacent to the Roman fort is Segontium Roman Museum, which is run by an independent trust, Segontium Cyf.

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    St Dyfnog’s Holy well

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    Historic Site

    DENBIGH

    St Dyfnog’s Holy well is also nearby, though it is a very simple site today, the well was said to have been lined with marble in the 18th century, with statues arranged around the outside, and there were changing rooms for pilgrims so they could…

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    Pont y Pair Bridge

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    Historic Site

    BETWS-Y-COED

    Pont y Pair Bridge was originally built around 1500, before Thomas Telford built the Conwy suspension bridge, the Pont y Pair Bridge became an important bridge, as people were diverted to cross the river Conwy here. The bridge is still a main…

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    Ruthin Gaol

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    Historic Site

    Ruthin

    Explore Ruthin Gaol - one of North Wales' most fascinating buildings. From 1654 to 1916 thousands of prisoners - men, women and children, innocent and guilty passed through its gates. Now it's your turn!

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    Maen Achwyfan Cross

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    Historic Site

    Holywell

    The art of the Vikings

    Maen Achwyfan is a particularly fine early Christian cross standing 11ft/3.4m high, probably dating from the late 10th century in commemoration of a person or event. Fashioned from one single stone, it features a circular…

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