Bwlch-derwin
Village in Gwynedd, Wales
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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.
| 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 | |
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.
