Historic churches · Mid Wales
Garneddwen
In or near Machynlleth.
Garneddwen (also known as Garnedd-Wen; English: white cairn) is a hamlet in the south of the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the historic county of Merionethshire/Sir Feirionnydd, in the valley o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Corris · 1.3 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
Garneddwen is located in Gwynedd, Mid Wales, with the postcode SY20 9RW. The nearest railway station is Corris, approximately 1.3 km away. Entry to the church is free.
About
Garneddwen (also known as Garnedd-Wen; English: white cairn) is a hamlet in the south of the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the historic county of Merionethshire/Sir Feirionnydd, in the valley of the Afon Dulas. It consists primarily of a single row of terraced houses, built for the workers at Aberllefenni Slate Quarry. The hamlet was named after a large cairn ("carnedd" in Welsh) that was to be found in a field below the farm of the same name up to Victorian times.
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From the Wikipedia article
Garneddwen (also known as Garnedd-Wen; English: white cairn) is a hamlet in the south of the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the historic county of Merionethshire/Sir Feirionnydd, in the valley of the Afon Dulas. It consists primarily of a single row of terraced houses, built for the workers at Aberllefenni Slate Quarry. The hamlet was named after a large cairn ("carnedd" in Welsh) that was to be found in a field below the farm of the same name up to Victorian times.
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Background
History
Sarn Helen, a Roman road which connected the north and south parts of Roman Wales, probably ran through the hamlet. Nearby is Fronwen, built as a family home by the quarry manager Robert Hughes (1813–1882) and his wife Jane née Deakin (1822–1906). They had four sons who were born in this house :
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- Coordinates
- 52.6620, -3.8290
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Corris
- Postcode
- SY20 9RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Corris — 1.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Garneddwen (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Abercwmeiddaw quarry
Quarries · 1.1 km
Pont Abercorris
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Mynydd Fron-felen
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Corris Railway Museum
Museums · 1.3 km
Godre Fynydd
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Mynydd Tŷ-mawr
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Moel Heulen
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Hughes Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Alfred Hughes Memorial
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Moel Heulen
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Garneddwen?
- Garneddwen is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 9RW), in the parish of Corris.
- What is Garneddwen?
- Garneddwen (also known as Garnedd-Wen; English: white cairn) is a hamlet in the south of the county of Gwynedd, Wales. It lies in the historic county of Merionethshire/Sir Feirionnydd, in the valley o
- How do I get to Garneddwen?
- The nearest railway station is Corris, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY20 9RW.
- Is Garneddwen free to visit?
- Yes, Garneddwen is free to enter.
- How do I get to Garneddwen?
- The nearest railway station is Corris, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 9RW.