North Wales Landmarks

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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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   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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   Bodowyr Chambered Tomb

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Llanfairpwll

   Neolithic standing stones still shrouded in mystery

   Standing on a hillock backed by panoramic views of Eryri (Snowdonia), Bodowyr is a striking landmark. The massive, mushroom-shaped capstone was originally supported by four tall standing stones,…

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   St Winefrids Shrine & Well

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   Type:

   Church / Chapel

   HOLYWELL

   Still a popular place of pilgrimage

   The holy well at St Winefride’s has been a place of pilgrimage since at least 1115. It is said to spring from the spot where 7th-century Welsh abbot St Beuno brought his niece Winefride back to life, though it’s…

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   Llandudno Pier

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   Type:

   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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   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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   Geomon UNESCO Global Geopark

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   Environmental Attraction

   Gawerwen

   Geomon, a Global Geopark on Anglesey/Ynys Mon, home to one of the world's top 100 geosites.

   It is a region of exceptional geological significance and geoheritage with 1.8 billion years of Earth history, the oldest fossils in England and Wales, and…

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   Ty Mawr Standing Stone

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   Type:

   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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   St Asaph Cathedral

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   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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    Penmon Priory, Cross & St Seiriol's Well

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Beaumaris

    Three for the price of one at this important holy site

    Penmon’s history stretches back to the 6th century, when a monastery was established here by St Seiriol. The holy well (with reputed healing properties) that bears his name is thought to be…

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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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    Greenfield Valley Trust Ltd

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    Type:

    Heritage / Visitor Centre

    HOLYWELL

    An award winning 70 acre Country Park featuring ancient monuments and industrial history.

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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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    Plas Brondanw

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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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    Ruthin Gaol

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    Type:

    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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    Pont y Pair Bridge

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    Type:

    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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    Anglo Welsh Waterway Holidays

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    Type:

    Boat Trip

    Pontcysyllte, LLANGOLLEN

    Anglo Welsh's trip boat 'Little Star' offers the chance to enjoy a skippered boat tour across the UNESCO World Heritage Pontcysyllte Aqueduct.

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    Penrhosfeilw Standing Stones

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    Type:

    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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    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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    Bryn Celli Ddu Burial Chamber

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    Type:

    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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