North Wales Landmarks

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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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   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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   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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   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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   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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   Plas Newydd Historic House and Gardens

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   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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   Trefignath Chambered Tomb

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   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   A trio of tombs

   Despite their proximity to one another, this trio of Neolithic (New Stone Age) tombs were raised in distinctly different periods. The earliest chamber at the site’s western end is a simple box-like structure surrounded by a cairn of…

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   Llandudno Promenade

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   Type:

   Viewpoint

   Llandudno

   A Victorian seaside resort, largest holiday resort in Wales.

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   Llys Rhosyr

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   Historic Site

   Llanfairpwllgwyngyll

   Llys Rhosyr is a significant site not least because it is the only Royal Court of the Princes of Gwynedd of which the ground plan remains virually intact. Those elsewhere were despoiled at the conquest, or destroyed in the last century.
   

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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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    Rhuddlan Castle

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    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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    Caer Leb Romano-British Farm

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    Historic Site

    Llanfairpwll

    Prehistoric settlement with Roman and medieval connections

    This rectilinear enclosure of double banks and ditches has a complex and sometimes murky history. Its location on low-lying marshland led some to believe that it may once have been a…

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    Dyffryn Ardudwy Chambererd Tomb

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    Type:

    Historic Site

    Harlech

    Neighbouring tombs built several generations apart

    Located on a hillside overlooking Cardigan Bay, the pair of tombs at this Neolithic (New Stone Age) burial site were built in two distinct stages. The smaller chamber to the west came first. This…

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    Bryn Celli Ddu Chambered Tomb

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    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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    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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    Beaumaris Castle

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    Castle / Fort

    BEAUMARIS

    Beaumaris Castle was commissioned by Edward 1st during his conquest of Wales in the 13th century.

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    Minera Lead Mines and Country Park

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    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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    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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    Presaddfed Chambered Tomb

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    Historic Site

    Bodedern

    Two of a kind

    Sitting in a field close to the southern end of Llyn Llywenan, the largest natural lake on Anglesey, this pair of Neolithic (New Stone Age) tombs sit just 7ft/21.m apart. Despite their closeness, the tombs’ alignment leaves no space…

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    Llanfair Slate Caverns

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    Cave

    HARLECH

    Step into a historic slate mine in Llanfair, Eryri, with a self-guided underground route through large caverns and tunnels made over 100 years ago. Bring a torch, then finish with a visit to the on-site cafe and view wonderful coastal views.

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