North Wales Landmarks

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   Valle Crucis Abbey

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   Type:

   Abbey / Priory

   Llangollen

   Valle Crucis was truly Welsh from the moment it was founded in 1201 by Prince Madog ap Gruffydd and the ‘white monks’ of the Cistercian order.

   Its Latin name (Valley of the Cross) refers to the nearby ninth-century Pillar of Eliseg, erected for the…

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   Din Llugwy Romano-British Village

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Moelfre

   Revealing late Roman settlement – but was it originally from the Iron Age?

   Covering an area of more than a quarter of a football pitch, this fascinating ancient village features the remains of two round huts and several rectangular buildings…

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   St Peter's Square

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   RUTHIN

   Perched on top of a hill, all roads into Ruthin seem to lead to St Peter’s Square in the centre. Visitors come here to admire the mix of architectural styles, the excellent specialist shops, and good eating places.St Peter’s Square has more listed…

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   Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Llanfairpwll

   Iconic Neolithic tomb with a celestial secret

   One of Anglesey’s most famous prehistoric landmarks, Bryn Celli Ddu (the ‘Mound in the Dark Grove’ in English) is actually two sites in one.

   In the early Neolithic (New Stone Age) period, a henge (bank…

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   Nantclwyd y Dre

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Ruthin

   Come and step into history! Tickle the ivories, become a Victorian chef, put on some period finery and take a turn in the tranquil gardens with vintage teacup in hand! At Nantclwyd y Dre you are invited to make yourself at home in history and…

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   Castell Dinas Bran

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   Type:

   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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   Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

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   Type:

   Historic House / Palace

   LLANFAIRPWLL

   On the island of Ynys Môn (Anglesey), Plas Newydd is a Grade I-listed house and garden on the banks of the Menai Strait. With the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) as a dramatic backdrop, enjoy the 40 acres of peaceful garden and 129 acres of woodland…

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   Gwydir Uchaf Chapel

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   Type:

   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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   Caer y Twr Roman Watchtower

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   Iron Age settlement in a spectacular mountaintop location

   Perched at the summit of Holyhead Mountain with expansive views in all directions, it’s easy to see why our Iron Age ancestors chose this spot. The rampart walls still stand 10ft/3m high and…

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    Ellseg's Pillar

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Llangollen

    Unpicking the mysteries of this early Christian cross

    Erected in the first half of the 9th century in a prominent position on a Bronze Age burial cairn, all that remains of this cross is the rounded lower shaft. The inscription that decorates the…

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    Zip World Llechwedd

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    Type:

    Adrenaline Adventure

    BLAENAU FFESTINIOG

    Zip World Llechwedd is an adventure destination in North Wales that you simply can’t replicate anywhere else - 7 adventures await in this truly unique location.
    

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    Minera Lead Mines and Country Park

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    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    WREXHAM

    Discover the story of the leadminers of Minera, the village named after the ore beneath. Great heritage set in a country park below Minera Mountain and ideal starting point for walking the Clywedog trail.

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    Caernarfon Town Walls & Porth Mawr Tower

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    CAERNARFON

    Don’t overlook Caernarfon’s medieval town walls. Visitors flock here, of course, to see the world-famous fortress. But Caernarfon’s story is not complete without including a chapter on its ring of ancient walls. They were an essential part of King…

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    St Asaph Cathedral

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    Type:

    Cathedral / Minister

    ST ASAPH

    Reputed to be the smallest ancient Cathedral in Britain. Magnificent architecture and stained glass windows. Contains the Bishop William Morgan Welsh Bible of 1588. A living working place of worship as well as a visitor attraction.

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    Bodrhyddan Hall

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    Type:

    Garden

    RHUDDLAN

    Bodrhyddan Hall is a Grade I listed building and has been the home of Lord Langford and his family for over 500 years. Set in several acres of stunning formal gardens and reclaimed woodland, the house is one of the few remaining family-owned stately…

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    Portmeirion Village

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    Type:

    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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    Amgueddfa Lloyd George Memorial Museum

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    Type:

    Museum

    CRICCIETH

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

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    Rhuddlan Castle

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    Type:

    Castle / Fort

    Rhuddlan

    Rhuddlan may not be as well known as some of North Wales castles, yet it shares much in common with its illustrioius neighbours. Like Caernarfon and Conwy, it was built as one of the 'iron ring' of fortresses by Edward I.

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    Denbigh Friary Church

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    Type:

    Church / Chapel

    Denbigh

    Ruined religious settlement laid low by Henry VIII

    Founded by Carmelites (also known as the White Friars) in the 13th century, Denbigh Friary was a place of worship for both holy men and unordained laypeople. During services the congregation would…

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    Tŵr Mawr - Ynys Llanddwyn Island

    Type

    Type:

    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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