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Gwydir Castle

Nearest town: Betws-y-Coed

Site type: castle

Access: Public

Church name: No Data

Diocese: No Data

County: Conwy

Country: Wales

Grid ref: SH79606100

Lost yew site: No

Date visited: 10-Apr-08

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: Owner

Yews recorded at this site: Ancient 4m-5m

Notes: The castle stands on land on which significant battles were fought in 610 and 954. Some form of manorial house had evolved here by the 14th century. Gardens and house are open to the public - for further information go to http://www.gwydircastle.co.uk