Historic churches · Mid Wales
Dolgellau
In or near Llanfachreth.
Dolgellau — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Dolgellau 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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Place summary
Dolgellau is a church located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of the region. The church serves as a focal point for the local community.
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Background
History
]] The site of Dolgellau was, in the pre-Roman Celtic period, part of the tribal lands of the Ordovices, who were conquered by the Romans in AD 77–78. Although a few Roman coins from the reigns of Emperors Hadrian and Trajan have been found near Dolgellau, the area is marshy and there is no evidence that it was settled during the Roman period. There are, however, three hill forts in the vicinity of Dolgellau, of uncertain origin. After the Romans left, the area came under the control of the petty Kingdom of Meirionnydd, ruled by the descendants of Meirion ap Tybion ap Cunedda Wledig which was later consumed by the medieval Kingdom of Gwynedd, and made into a cantref. However, Dolgellau was…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7431, -3.8856
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Dolgellau
- Postcode
- LL40 1AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Official site
- www.neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dolgellau (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dolgellau?
- Dolgellau is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL40 1AL), in the parish of Dolgellau.
- What is Dolgellau?
- Dolgellau — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dolgellau?
- Drivers can use postcode LL40 1AL.
- Is Dolgellau free to visit?
- Yes, Dolgellau is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dolgellau?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL40 1AL. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.