Historic churches · North Wales
Dwyran
In or near Newborough.
Dwyran is a village on the island of Anglesey, in north-west Wales, in the community of Rhosyr. Population 2011 census was 603. The first prototype Land Rover off-road vehicle was built and tested aro
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Caernarfon · 4.7 km
- Free entry
About
Dwyran is a village on the island of Anglesey, in north-west Wales, in the community of Rhosyr. Population 2011 census was 603. The first prototype Land Rover off-road vehicle was built and tested around Dwyran and Newborough in 1947. Maurice Wilks designer of the Land Rover is buried just outside Dwyran village.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dwyran is a village on the island of Anglesey, in north-west Wales, in the community of Rhosyr. Population 2011 census was 603. The first prototype Land Rover off-road vehicle was built and tested around Dwyran and Newborough in 1947. Maurice Wilks designer of the Land Rover is buried just outside Dwyran village.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1668, -4.3225
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Rhosyr
- Postcode
- LL61 6BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Caernarfon — 4.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Dwyran (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
St Ceinwen's Church
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Tŷ Croes Farm Campsite
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Maurice Fernand Cary Wilks
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
St Mary's Church
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Maesoglan Standing Stone 2
Stone circles · 1.5 km
Maesoglan Standing Stone 1
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Maesoglan Standing Stone 3
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Anglesey Model Village
Museums · 1.6 km
Anglesey Model Village & Cafe
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Rhuddgaer Romano-British Settlement
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Bryn Gwyn Standing Stones
Stone circles · 1.8 km
Bryn Gwyn stones
Hill forts · 1.8 km
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St Mary's Church
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Maesoglan Standing Stone 2
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Maesoglan Standing Stone 1
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dwyran?
- Dwyran is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL61 6BD), in the parish of Rhosyr.
- What is Dwyran?
- Dwyran is a village on the island of Anglesey, in north-west Wales, in the community of Rhosyr. Population 2011 census was 603. The first prototype Land Rover off-road vehicle was built and tested aro
- How do I get to Dwyran?
- The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL61 6BD.
- Is Dwyran free to visit?
- Yes, Dwyran is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dwyran?
- The nearest railway station is Caernarfon, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL61 6BD.