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Ty'n Twr

A Scheduled Monument in Bethesda, Gwynedd

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Coordinates

Latitude: 53.1734 / 53°10'24"N

Longitude: -4.0571 / 4°3'25"W

OS Eastings: 262605

OS Northings: 366011

OS Grid: SH626660

Mapcode National: GBR 5S.44Z2

Mapcode Global: WH54G.NH8J

Entry Name: Ty'n Twr

Scheduled Date: 9 November 1994

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 1407

Cadw Legacy ID: CN219

Schedule Class: Unassigned

Category: Building (Unclassified)

Period: Medieval

County: Gwynedd

Community: Bethesda

Built-Up Area: Bethesda

Traditional County: Caernarfonshire

Description

There is considerable medieval activity on the site, including a probable 14th century building, possibly overlying an earlier structure. Documentary evidence suggests a tower or some building of considerable significance stood on the boss of rock at this site during the 13th century.

The monument is of national importance for its potential to enhance our knowledge of medieval settlement. It retains significant archaeological potential, with a strong probability of the presence of associated archaeological features and deposits. The structures themselves may be expected to contain archaeological information concerning chronology and building techniques.

The scheduled area comprises the remains described and areas around them within which related evidence may be expected to survive.

Source: Cadw

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