Historic churches · North Wales
Abergwyngregyn
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Abergwyngregyn (Welsh: [abɛrɡwɨnˈɡrɛɡɨn]) is a village and community of historical note in Gwynedd, a county and principal area in Wales. Under its historic name of Aber Garth Celyn it was the seat of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan · 3.5 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Abergwyngregyn, the nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, located 3.5 km away. The postcode for the area is LL33 0LD. Entry to the church is free.
About
Abergwyngregyn (Welsh: [abɛrɡwɨnˈɡrɛɡɨn]) is a village and community of historical note in Gwynedd, a county and principal area in Wales. Under its historic name of Aber Garth Celyn it was the seat of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. It lies in the historic county of Caernarfonshire. It is located at grid reference SH653726, adjacent to the A55, five miles (8 km) east of Bangor, eight miles (13 km) west of Conwy. The Aber community, which covers an area of 2,970 hectares (11.5 mi2), has a population of 240 (2011).
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Official information
Abergwyngregyn is a community in Wales known for its scenic beauty and historical significance. Visitors can explore the natural landscape and learn about the local heritage.
From the Wikipedia article
Abergwyngregyn (Welsh: [abɛrɡwɨnˈɡrɛɡɨn]) is a village and community of historical note in Gwynedd, a county and principal area in Wales. Under its historic name of Aber Garth Celyn it was the seat of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd. It lies in the historic county of Caernarfonshire. It is located at grid reference SH653726, adjacent to the A55, five miles (8 km) east of Bangor, eight miles (13 km) west of Conwy. The Aber community, which covers an area of 2,970 hectares (11.5 mi2), has a population of 240 (2011).
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Background
History
Abergwyngregyn, generally shortened to Aber, is a settlement of great antiquity and pre-Edwardian Conquest importance on the north coast of Gwynedd. Its boundaries stretch from the Menai Strait up to the headwaters of the Afon Goch and Afon Anafon. Protected to the east by the headland of Penmaenmawr, and at its rear by Snowdonia, it controlled the ancient crossing point of the Lafan Sands to Anglesey. A pre-Roman defensive enclosure, Maes y Gaer, which rises above Pen y Bryn on the eastern side of the valley, has far reaching views over Irish Sea with the Isle of Man visible on a clear day. The Roman road from Chester (Deva), linking the forts of Canovium (later name Conovium) and…
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- Coordinates
- 53.2340, -4.0190
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Aber
- Postcode
- LL33 0LD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bangor Aberconwy
- Nearest railway station
- Llanfairfechan — 3.5 km
- Official site
- cc-abergwyngregyn.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Abergwyngregyn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Aber Castle Mound
Literary houses · 0.3 km
Pen y Bryn
Stately homes · 0.5 km
Aber Falls Distillery
Distilleries · 0.5 km
Maes y Gaer
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Maes-y-Gaer Hillfort
Hill forts · 1.0 km
Maes-y-Gaer
Vineyards · 1.0 km
Ffridd Ddu
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Traeth Lafan
Beaches · 1.8 km
Gwarchodfa Natur Genedlaethol Coedydd Aber
Forests & woodlands · 1.9 km
Pen y Cydgoed
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Aber Valley Hut Circle
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
Moel Wnion
Mountains & hills · 3.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abergwyngregyn?
- Abergwyngregyn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL33 0LD), in the parish of Aber.
- What is Abergwyngregyn?
- Abergwyngregyn (Welsh: [abɛrɡwɨnˈɡrɛɡɨn]) is a village and community of historical note in Gwynedd, a county and principal area in Wales. Under its historic name of Aber Garth Celyn it was the seat of
- How do I get to Abergwyngregyn?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL33 0LD.
- Is Abergwyngregyn free to visit?
- Yes, Abergwyngregyn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Abergwyngregyn?
- The nearest railway station is Llanfairfechan, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL33 0LD.