Memorials & monuments · North Wales
Gwenllian
Gwenllian — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Gwenllian is a memorial located in wales-north, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Gwenllian (or Gwenllïan) is a Welsh given name, a combination of gwen "fair, blessed, white" and llian "flaxen"). It is most prominently known as the name of two women in medieval Wales who have, for different reasons, become symbols of Welsh patriotism and/or independence.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Visiting
Gwenllian is the name of a song by prominent Welsh songwriter Meic Stevens and Anglesey rock band Calfari, based on Gwenllian ferch Gruffydd. It is also the name of the summit Carnedd Gwenllian in the Carneddau, named after Gwenllian ferch Llywelyn. A character in The Raven Cycle by American author Maggie Stiefvater is named Gwenllian.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0685, -4.0763
Sources
- osm: node/12706330757 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Gwenllian (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwenllian?
- Gwenllian is in North Wales, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 53.0685°, -4.0763°.
- Is Gwenllian free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Gwenllian is free.