Bwlch-derwin
| Bwlch-derwin | |
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Ruined cottage on the Bwlch-derwin road | |
Bwlch-derwin Location within Gwynedd | |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Bwlch-derwin is a village in the community of Dolbenmaen, in the county of Gwynedd, Wales. Historically in Caernarfonshire, the village is situated within Snowdonia.
History
Bwlch-derwin is known as a recognised battlefield site for the Battle of Bryn Derwin, where Llywelyn ap Gruffudd battled his two brothers for complete control of the Kingdom of Gwynedd in June 1255.[1] It is a known site of archaeological interest.[2] The local forests have reportedly been used as an illegal dump site.[3]
Governance
Bwlch-derwin is part of the local authority of Gwynedd Council.
References
- ^ Forgrave, Andrew; Johnson, Taite (28 July 2025). "Alarming discovery near site of historic battle sparks probe". Wales Online. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ "Bwlch-Derwin, Garndolbenmaen". Archaeology Wales. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
- ^ Forgrave, Andrew (28 July 2025). "Remote woodland used as carcass dump site in North Wales". North Wales Live. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
See also