Conwy County Borough

Province ·🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Population 117,181

Area 1,132 km²

Time zone Europe/London

Official website www.conwy.gov.uk

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Conwy's Crown Jewels

Conwy is defined by its 13th-century UNESCO World Heritage castle and remarkably intact town walls. This collection highlights engineering marvels like the Conwy Suspension Bridge alongside the Great Orme’s limestone headland and its prehistoric Bronze Age mines. Inland, the list explores the botanical diversity of Bodnant Gardens, the medieval fortifications of Dolwyddelan Castle, and the industrial heritage of the Llechwedd slate caverns near Betws-y-Coed, offering a comprehensive look at North Wales' historical and natural landscape.

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Castles and Fortifications

This collection spans two millennia of Welsh history, from the Iron Age hillfort of Castell Cawr and the Roman remains at Caer Llugwy to the UNESCO-listed 13th-century Conwy Castle. Explore the medieval fortifications of Dolwyddelan, the ancestral Tudor home of Gwydir Castle, and the 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture of Gwrych Castle. These sites illustrate the region's strategic importance, ranging from early defensive earthworks to grand manor houses and imposing stone fortresses.

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Historic and Religious Sites

This collection features significant heritage sites across Conwy, ranging from the 13th-century UNESCO-listed Conwy Castle to Neolithic monuments like the Capel Garmon burial chamber. The list includes diverse religious architecture, such as the 15th-century Church of St Grwst and St Tudclud’s Church, which houses rare 5th-century Christian inscribed stones. Prehistoric landscapes are represented by the Druid's Circle and various Iron Age hillforts and hut circles, spanning from the Stone Age to the Victorian era.

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Breathtaking Natural Wonders

This collection explores the diverse geology of Conwy and the Snowdonia National Park, featuring the rugged peaks of the Carneddau and Glyderau ranges. It includes the distinctive limestone headland of the Great Orme and the dramatic multi-step cascade of Swallow Falls. The list spans glacial lakes like Llyn Crafnant and industrial reservoirs such as Llyn Brenig, alongside specialized climbing spots like the Milestone Buttress and the archaeological site of Bontnewydd Cave.

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