Historic churches · North Wales
Cwm Cadnant
In or near Bangor.
Cwm Cadnant is a community and former electoral ward in Anglesey, north Wales. Named after the local river, Afon Cadnant, which flows through it, the community takes in the area between the Menai Brid
Meirion — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor · 3.1 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Cwm Cadnant is located in North Wales, with the nearest railway station being Bangor, which is 3.1 km away. The postcode for Cwm Cadnant is LL59 5RA, and entry is free.
About
Cwm Cadnant is a community and former electoral ward in Anglesey, north Wales. Named after the local river, Afon Cadnant, which flows through it, the community takes in the area between the Menai Bridge and Beaumaris. The community includes the villages of Llandegfan, Hen Bentref Llandegfan and Llansadwrn as well as the settlement of Bryn-minceg and at the 2001 census it had a population of 2,222, increasing slightly to 2,254 at the 2011 census. Prior to the 2013 Isle of Anglesey County Council election Cwm Cadnant was an electoral ward in its own right. It is now part of the Seiriol ward, which includes the neighbouring Beaumaris, Llanddona, and Llangoed communities. The lower part of the Afon Cadnant, which passes through part of Llandegfan is Cadnant Dingle, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site was selected as an example of Brachypodium sylvaticum – Quercus/Fraxinus broadleaved woodland.
Photo gallery
From the Wikipedia article
Cwm Cadnant is a community and former electoral ward in Anglesey, north Wales. Named after the local river, Afon Cadnant, which flows through it, the community takes in the area between the Menai Bridge and Beaumaris. The community includes the villages of Llandegfan, Hen Bentref Llandegfan and Llansadwrn as well as the settlement of Bryn-minceg and at the 2001 census it had a population of 2,222, increasing slightly to 2,254 at the 2011 census. Prior to the 2013 Isle of Anglesey County Council election Cwm Cadnant was an electoral ward in its own right. It is now part of the Seiriol ward, which includes the neighbouring Beaumaris, Llanddona, and Llangoed communities. The lower part of the Afon Cadnant, which passes through part of Llandegfan is Cadnant Dingle, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The site was selected as an example of Brachypodium sylvaticum – Quercus/Fraxinus broadleaved woodland.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The area has a long history with several buildings of note. St Sadwrn's church in the village of Llansadwrn contains a 6th-century memorial to Saint Saturnius after whom the church and subsequently the village is named. The area was once the site of Treffos Manor, the medieval residence of the Bishop of Bangor, but there are no visible remains and the site is now contains an isolated farm house. Cwm Cadnant is also home to Hafotty, described as one of the finest medieval houses on Anglesey. Cwm Cadnant also contains several earthworks and standing stones and an ancient clapper bridge over the Cadnant below Cadnant Mill.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.2480, -4.1530
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Cwm Cadnant
- Postcode
- LL59 5RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Bangor — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Cwm Cadnant (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Church of St Tegfan, Llandegfan
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Llandegfan
Villages · 0.5 km
Llandegfan
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Tower and walls at Min y Twr
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Llandegfan Maen Hir
Windmills · 1.2 km
Plas Rhianfa
Gardens · 1.2 km
Llyn Y Gors
Campsites · 1.3 km
Plas Cadnant Hidden Gardens
Gardens · 1.5 km
Berwyn Caravan Site
Campsites · 1.5 km
.jpg?width=1200)
Plas Cadnant
Gardens · 1.5 km
Ynys y Bîg
Islands · 1.6 km
Bridge over Afon Cadnant
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Historic churches · North Wales
Church of St Tegfan, Llandegfan
Church of St Tegfan, Llandegfan — Grade II listed building-listed church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5📷 5Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Tower and walls at Min y Twr
Tower and walls at Min y Twr — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · North Wales
Llandegfan Maen Hir
Llandegfan Maen Hir — a post mill in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 4Where to eat & stay near Cwm Cadnant
Places to stay
📷 5📷 5
📷 5📷 5
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · North Wales
The Straits Lodge Park
The Straits Lodge Park — a caravan park in wales north.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
The George and Dragon
The George and Dragon — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 7
📷 7
📷 5
📷 7Restaurants · North Wales
Tafarn Tryfan
Tafarn Tryfan — a restaurant in wales north.
📷 5Historic pubs · North Wales
The Bull Hotel, Llangefni
The Bull Hotel, Llangefni in Wales North, United Kingdom.
More places in this region
📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
All Saints Church
All Saints Church — Anglican church in Deganwy, Wales.
📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
All Saints Church, Great Saughall
All Saints Church, Great Saughall — grade II listed church in Saughall, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
All Saints Church, Higher Kinnerton
All Saints Church, Higher Kinnerton — church in United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North Wales
All Saints' Church, Gresford
All Saints' Church, Gresford — church in Gresford, north Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cwm Cadnant?
- Cwm Cadnant is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL59 5RA), in the parish of Cwm Cadnant.
- What is Cwm Cadnant?
- Cwm Cadnant is a community and former electoral ward in Anglesey, north Wales. Named after the local river, Afon Cadnant, which flows through it, the community takes in the area between the Menai Brid
- How do I get to Cwm Cadnant?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL59 5RA.
- Is Cwm Cadnant free to visit?
- Yes, Cwm Cadnant is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cwm Cadnant?
- The nearest railway station is Bangor, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL59 5RA.