Historic churches · North Wales
Bwlch-derwin
In or near Dolbenmaen.
Bwlch-derwin is a village in the community of Dolbenmaen, in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. Historically in Caernarfonshire, the village is situated within Snowdonia.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Criccieth · 9.8 km
- Free entry
About
Bwlch-derwin is a village in the community of Dolbenmaen, in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. Historically in Caernarfonshire, the village is situated within Snowdonia.
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Bwlch-derwin is a village in the community of Dolbenmaen, in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. Historically in Caernarfonshire, the village is situated within Snowdonia.
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Background
History
Bwlch-derwin is known as a recognised battlefield site for the Battle of Bryn Derwin, where Llywelyn ap Gruffudd battled his two brothers for complete control of the Kingdom of Gwynedd in June 1255. It is a known site of archaeological interest. The local forests have reportedly been used as an illegal dump site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9985, -4.2978
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Clynnog
- Postcode
- LL51 9DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Criccieth — 9.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Bwlch-derwin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bwlch-derwin?
- Bwlch-derwin is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL51 9DZ), in the parish of Clynnog.
- What is Bwlch-derwin?
- Bwlch-derwin is a village in the community of Dolbenmaen, in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. Historically in Caernarfonshire, the village is situated within Snowdonia.
- How do I get to Bwlch-derwin?
- The nearest railway station is Criccieth, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL51 9DZ.
- Is Bwlch-derwin free to visit?
- Yes, Bwlch-derwin is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bwlch-derwin?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL51 9DZ. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.