Palaces · North Wales
Llys Euryn
In or near Pensarn.
Llys Euryn — archaeological site in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Colwyn Bay · 2.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Llys Euryn is located in Conwy, North Wales, with the postcode LL28 4UY. The nearest railway station is Colwyn Bay, which is 2.1 km away. Entry is free, but wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Llys Euryn is a palace in the United Kingdom — a residence built or used by royalty, the aristocracy, or a bishop. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "archaeological site in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK". Coordinates: 53.3061°, -3.7529°.
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The ruined remains of Llys Euryn (Welsh: [ˈɛirɪn]; AYR-in) sit upon a wooded shoulder of Bryn Euryn — a limestone hill on the outskirts of Rhos-on-Sea (Welsh: Llandrillo-yn-Rhos) in the county of Conwy, north Wales. Three sides of the building remain, with the remains of interior walls, a complete fireplace and chimney stack rising to around 50 feet, two other fireplaces and windows. More than anything else, its history makes this one of the more intriguing and important historical buildings in north Wales.
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From the Wikipedia article
The ruined remains of Llys Euryn (Welsh: [ˈɛirɪn]; AYR-in) sit upon a wooded shoulder of Bryn Euryn — a limestone hill on the outskirts of Rhos-on-Sea (Welsh: Llandrillo-yn-Rhos) in the county of Conwy, north Wales. Three sides of the building remain, with the remains of interior walls, a complete fireplace and chimney stack rising to around 50 feet, two other fireplaces and windows. More than anything else, its history makes this one of the more intriguing and important historical buildings in north Wales.
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Background
History
Llys Euryn was one of the local estates in the Dinerth area owned and occupied by Ednyfed Fychan (d. 1246) — full name Ednyfed Fychan ap Cynwrig — who was seneschal to the Kingdom of Gwynedd in northern Wales, serving Llywelyn the Great and his son Dafydd ap Llywelyn. He was the ancestor of Owen Tudor and thereby of the Tudor dynasty. It is thought that the house was burnt in 1409 during the revolt of Owain Glyndŵr and restored or rebuilt shortly afterwards. The present structure is late medieval and may be the house occupied by the Conwy Family until 1629 when it was sold to Sir Peter Mutton. During the working life (end of the 19th century) of the nearby limestone quarry, a small hut was…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3061, -3.7529
- District
- Conwy
- Parish
- Rhos-on-Sea
- Postcode
- LL28 4UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Clwyd North
- Nearest railway station
- Colwyn Bay — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6662958 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Llys Euryn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llys Euryn?
- Llys Euryn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL28 4UY), in the parish of Rhos-on-Sea.
- What is Llys Euryn?
- Llys Euryn — archaeological site in Rhos-on-Sea, Conwy County Borough, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Llys Euryn?
- The nearest railway station is Colwyn Bay, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL28 4UY.
- Is Llys Euryn a listed building?
- Llys Euryn is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Llys Euryn charge admission?
- Llys Euryn typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Llys Euryn?
- The nearest railway station is Colwyn Bay, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL28 4UY.