Historic churches · North Wales
Cwm-y-glo
In or near Deiniolen.
Cwm-y-glo — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penllyn · 1.2 km
- Free entry
About
Cwm-y-glo is a church in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Cwm-y-glo is a community located in Gwynedd, Wales, situated near Llanrug. It offers access to local council meeting records and information about the area, including contact details for the council.
Place summary
Cwm-y-glo is a church located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance within the local community. The church's architecture reflects the region's cultural heritage.
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Background
History
The origin of the village's name ("Valley of Coal") lies in its connection with the extensive slate industries which thrived in the valley in the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. The area was home to the charcoal sub-industry, which the foundries at the various quarries depended on to fabricate iron to support the slate industry. On 30 June 1869, two carts carrying nitroglycerine explosive collided in the village; the resulting explosion killed the carters as well as three others and injured a further eight. The explosion was at the time believed to be the loudest manmade explosion ever, and the debris, allegedly including a cart wheel, was thrown as far as the next village,…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1410, -4.1660
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Llanrug
- Postcode
- LL55 4DS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Penllyn — 1.2 km
- Official site
- llanrug.cymru
Sources
- wikipedia: Cwm-y-glo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cwm-y-glo?
- Cwm-y-glo is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL55 4DS), in the parish of Llanrug.
- What is Cwm-y-glo?
- Cwm-y-glo — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cwm-y-glo?
- The nearest railway station is Penllyn, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL55 4DS.
- Is Cwm-y-glo free to visit?
- Yes, Cwm-y-glo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cwm-y-glo?
- The nearest railway station is Penllyn, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL55 4DS.