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.

Conwy Castle

Conwy Castle is a fortification in Conwy, located in North Wales. It was built by Edward I, during his conquest of Wales, between 1283 and…

Druid's Circle

Also known as Y Meini Hirion, this Bronze Age stone circle consists of 30 stones located on the uplands above Penmaenmawr, used for ceremonial purposes around 3000 BC.

Bedd-y-cawr Hillfort

Bedd-y-Cawr Hillfort, or Bedd y Cawr Hillfort, is an Iron Age hillfort on a natural inland promontory in the community of Cefnmeiriadog in…

Church of St Grwst

St Grwst's Church, Llanrwst, is located in Church Street, Llanrwst, Conwy, Wales.

St. John

A Victorian-era church located in the Lledr Valley near Pont-y-Pant, serving the local rural community.

St Michael & All Angels

A 19th-century Roman Catholic church in Conwy featuring traditional stone architecture.

Church of St Nefydd and St Mary the Virgin

This church in Llannefydd dates back to the medieval period and is dedicated to a 5th-century saint. It contains an 18th-century pulpit and historic monuments.

St Tudclud

Significant for housing five early Christian inscribed stones dating from the 5th and 6th centuries, providing evidence of post-Roman Christianity in Wales.

St. Seiriol's Church

A 19th-century Anglican parish church in Penmaenmawr, built in the Gothic Revival style during the town's growth as a Victorian resort.

St Martin's Church

Situated in Eglwysbach, this church was rebuilt in 1791 on a medieval site and features a traditional Welsh square tower.

Capel Garmon Burial Chamber

A Neolithic passage grave featuring a rare 'false entrance' and three burial chambers, dating back to approximately 3000 BC.

Maen-y-Bardd (Dolmen)

A Neolithic portal dolmen located alongside a Roman road, consisting of a large capstone supported by upright stones.

Hut Circle

The stone foundations of a prehistoric circular dwelling, likely part of an Iron Age or Romano-British farmstead.

Caer Bach Hut Circle

A small Iron Age enclosed settlement featuring the remains of circular stone huts overlooking the Conwy Valley.