Historic churches · North Wales
Maentwrog
In or near Q737888.
Maentwrog — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Plas Halt · 1.1 km
- Free entry
About
Maentwrog 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
Maentwrog is a church located in North Wales. It serves as a local place of worship and is known for its architectural features typical of the region.
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Background
History
The church is dedicated to the memory of Twrog, an eminent British saint, who lived in the 5th and 6th Centuries. According to information in St Twrog's Church, based on a late addition to the Bonedd y Saint, there were four brothers and sons of Ithel Hael o Lydaw (Brittany) who came to Wales as Christian missionaries: The village settlement expanded in the 19th century to house workers from local slate mines. Within the village community is the imposing Plas Tan y Bwlch, home of the Snowdonia National Park Study Centre and former residence of the Oakeley family. Maentwrog hydro-electric power station was opened in 1928, and still produces electricity today. It is supplied by water from…
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- Coordinates
- 52.9450, -3.9880
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Maentwrog
- Postcode
- LL41 4HS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Nearest railway station
- Plas Halt — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Maentwrog (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Grapes
Hotels · 0.1 km
St Twrog's Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Maen Twrog
Windmills · 0.1 km
Pont Maentwrog
Historic bridges · 0.3 km
Oakley Arms
Literary houses · 0.5 km
Oakeley Arms Hotel
Historic houses · 0.7 km
Coed Camlyn National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 0.8 km
Tan-y-Bwlch
Villages · 1.0 km
Plas Tan y Bwlch
Gardens · 1.0 km
Coedydd Maentwrog National Nature Reserve
Forests & woodlands · 1.1 km
Garnedd Tunnel
Heritage railways · 1.1 km
Garth-gwyn
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maentwrog?
- Maentwrog is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL41 4HS), in the parish of Maentwrog.
- What is Maentwrog?
- Maentwrog — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maentwrog?
- The nearest railway station is Plas Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL41 4HS.
- Is Maentwrog free to visit?
- Yes, Maentwrog is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maentwrog?
- The nearest railway station is Plas Halt, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL41 4HS.