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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   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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   Corris Mine Explorers

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   Cave

   MACHYNLLETH

   Follow in the footsteps of Victorian slate miners with one of our expert guides. You’ll experience the broad tunnels and cavernous chambers where the world’s finest slate was excavated by both hand and explosive, before being shipped around the…

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   Ty Newydd Chambered Tomb

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   Type:

   Historic Site

   Llanfaelog

   Prehistoric art and arrowheads

   Though its wedge-shaped 12ft/3.7m by 5ft/1.5m capstone is now partially held up by brick supports, Tŷ Newydd still cuts an impressive sight. The tomb was once covered by a round cairn, now marked out by the small…

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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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   Caernarfon Town Walls & Porth Mawr Tower

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   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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   Holyhead Mountain Prehistoric Village

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   Historic Site

   Holyhead

   A farming community from the past

   Around 20 of an estimated 50 original buildings survive, mostly as circular hut foundations. It’s not difficult to imagine what these stone-built huts would have looked like, topped with their conical thatched…

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   Barclodiad y Gawres Chambered Tomb

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   Historic Site

   Llanfaelog

   An atmospheric tomb with rare examples of prehistoric art

   Barclodiad y Gawres (‘The Giantess’s Apronful’ in English) gives a revealing – and surprising – glimpse into the lives of our ancient ancestors. Perched in a spectacular cliffside location,…

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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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    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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    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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    Maen Achwyfan Cross

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    Type:

    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    South Stack

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    Lighthouse

    HOLYHEAD

    South Stack is one of Anglesey’s must-see landscapes. Situated on Holy Island, it is Anglesey’s most westerly point, 3 miles to the west of Holyhead. The lighthouse was built in 1809 to mark the tiny island and is reached by a descent of 400 steps…

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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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    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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    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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