Historic churches · North Wales
Llan Ffestiniog
Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly in the county of Merionethshire), Wales, about 2 miles south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Llan Ffestiniog is the o
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dduallt · 2.3 km
- Free entry
About
Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly in the county of Merionethshire), Wales, about 2 miles south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Llan Ffestiniog is the older of the two communities, with its church and other buildings predating most of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The population was given as 864 in the 2011 census.
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Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly in the county of Merionethshire), Wales, about 2 miles south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Llan Ffestiniog is the older of the two communities, with its church and other buildings predating most of Blaenau Ffestiniog. The population was given as 864 in the 2011 census.
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Background
History
Situated in the square opposite the Pengwern Arms, is the oldest dwelling and established business in the area, Meirion House, a Grade II listed building. Its name is derived from the county of Meirionydd, and the core of the building is thought to date back to 1411. Several annexes were added over the years, with a business established in 1726. It has nevertheless retained much of its original character, including the original pitch pine and oak beams and lath and plaster ceiling, slate floors and inglenook fireplace with inset cast iron double oven. There is a headstone inlaid in the slate floor, part of which is under the second stairway, believed to have been constructed in the late…
Architecture
Attractions near the village include the Rhaeadr Cynfal waterfalls and the remains of the Tomen-y-Mur Roman fort and amphitheatre. A decommissioned nuclear power station lies south of the village, at Trawsfynydd.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9590, -3.9350
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Ffestiniog
- Postcode
- LL41 4LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Dduallt — 2.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Llan Ffestiniog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Rhaeadr Cynfal
Waterfalls · 0.9 km
Treks Bunkhouse
Hostels · 1.3 km
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Wildlife reserves · 1.3 km
Pont Cymmerau
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Cymerau Falls
Waterfalls · 1.6 km
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Clogwyn y Geifr
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River Dwyryd
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Pistyll Caledryd
Waterfalls · 2.1 km
Beddau Gwyr Ardudwy
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llan Ffestiniog?
- Llan Ffestiniog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 4LT), in the parish of Ffestiniog.
- What is Llan Ffestiniog?
- Llan Ffestiniog, also known as Ffestiniog or simply Llan, is a village in Gwynedd (formerly in the county of Merionethshire), Wales, about 2 miles south of Blaenau Ffestiniog. Llan Ffestiniog is the o
- How do I get to Llan Ffestiniog?
- The nearest railway station is Dduallt, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 4LT.
- Is Llan Ffestiniog free to visit?
- Yes, Llan Ffestiniog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llan Ffestiniog?
- The nearest railway station is Dduallt, about 2.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 4LT.