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Historic churches · North Wales

Bwlch-derwin

In or near Dolbenmaen.

Free admission

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.

Farmland, looking towards Mynydd Graig Goch - geograph.org.uk - 182982

David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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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From the Wikipedia article

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.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

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.

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates
52.9985, -4.2978
District
Gwynedd
Parish
Clynnog
Postcode
LL51 9DZ
Parliamentary constituency
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Nearest railway station
Criccieth9.8 km

Sources

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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.