Historic churches · North Wales
Dinas Mawddwy
Dinas Mawddwy — a church in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Dinas Mawddwy 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
Dinas Mawddwy is a church located in North Wales. It is known for its historical significance within the region. The church features elements reflective of the local architectural style.
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Background
Description
In the 16th century, the Mawddwy area was home to a band of highway robbers and bandits named the 'Gwylliaid Cochion Mawddwy' or 'Gwylliaid y Dugoed'. The Gwylliaid were supposedly the dregs of society, who came to the Dinas Mawddwy area having been excommunicated from their own areas. Some were hanged and others were exiled from the area forever. In 1555 two brothers pleaded to be pardoned by the Baron Owain, and his rejection of the plea enraged the Gwylliaid. They were intent on revenge and one night, while the Baron travelled home from Montgomeryshire, the Gwylliaid set traps on the road and shot arrows at the baron and his company. His body was found with thirty arrows attached to it.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7190, -3.6910
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Mawddwy
- Postcode
- SY20 9JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Sources
- wikipedia: Dinas Mawddwy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dinas Mawddwy?
- Dinas Mawddwy is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY20 9JD), in the parish of Mawddwy.
- Is Dinas Mawddwy free to visit?
- Yes, Dinas Mawddwy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dinas Mawddwy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY20 9JD. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency.