Conwy in Wales
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Conwy Railway Bridge

The Conwy Railway Bridge carries the North Wales coast railway line across the River Conwy between Llandudno Junction and the town of Conwy. The wrought iron tubular bridge was built by Robert Stephenson to a design by William Fairbairn, and is similar in construction to Stephenson's other famous tubular bridge, the Britannia Bridge across the Menai Strait. The hydraulic engines used to lift the bridge girder into place were constructed by Easton & Amos.

Located at 53.2803, -3.82361 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1848, Bridges in Conwy county borough, Conwy, Tubular bridges, Railway bridges in Wales, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks

Conwy Suspension Bridge

Conwy Suspension Bridge, was one of the first road suspension bridges in the world. Located in the medieval town of Conwy in Conwy county borough, North Wales, it is now only passable on foot. The bridge is now in the care of the National Trust. It originally carried the A55 road. Built by Thomas Telford, the bridge is a suspension bridge spanning the River Conwy next to Conwy Castle, a World Heritage Site. The bridge was completed in 1826 and replaced the ferry at the same point.

Located at 53.2833, -3.81667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1826, Bridges in Conwy county borough, Conwy, Historic Civil Engineering Landmarks, Suspension bridges in Wales, Works of Thomas Telford, National Trust properties in Wales, Visitor attractions in Conwy county borough, Museums in Conwy county borough

Deganwy railway station

Deganwy railway station serves the small town of Deganwy, Wales, and is located on the branch line from Llandudno Junction to Llandudno. There are hourly through services on weekdays to Manchester Piccadilly via Colwyn Bay, Abergele, Rhyl, Prestatyn, Flint, Shotton, Chester and Warrington and also trains via the Conwy Valley Line to Blaenau Ffestiniog. Trains call only on request.

Located at 53.295, -3.833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Conwy county borough, Former London and North Western Railway stations, Railway stations opened in 1866, Railway stations served by Arriva Trains Wales, DfT Category F2 stations, Railway request stops in Great Britain, 1866 establishments in Wales

Sarn Helen

Sarn Helen was a Roman road in Wales, running from Aberconwy in the north to Carmarthen in the south. It was some 160 miles in length. Today some sections are modern highways, others still traceable as Roman though much degraded, and at various places there is much debate as to where the road ran.

Located at 53.282, -3.828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Smallest House in Great Britain

The Smallest House in Great Britain, also known as the Quay House, is a tourist attraction on the quay in Conwy, Wales. The house, which has a floor area of 3.05 metre by 1.8 metre (10 feet by 6 feet) and a height of 10 feet 2 inches, was used as a residence from the 16th century until 1900; as its name indicates, it is reputed to be Britain's smallest house. The house was lived in until 1900, when the owner was a 6 ft 3 inch (1.9 meters) fisherman named Robert Jones.

Located at 53.2823, -3.8286 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Houses in Conwy county borough, Visitor attractions in Conwy county borough, Historic house museums in Wales, Museums in Conwy county borough, Conwy

Plas Mawr

Plas Mawr is an Elizabethan townhouse in Conwy, north Wales, dating from the 16th century. The house has been restored to its original appearance, with assistance from Cadw, in whose care it is now. It is thought to be the best-preserved Elizabethan town house in the United Kingdom. The house was built between 1575 and 1586 for a merchant named Robert Wynne, who died in 1598, and is located near the centre of the town of Conwy. Wynne described the house as a "worthy, plentiful house".

Located at 53.2811, -3.8299 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Conwy, Houses in Conwy county borough, Museums in Conwy county borough, Country houses in Wales, Historic house museums in Wales, Reportedly haunted locations in Wales, Cadw

Battle of Aberconwy

The Battle of Aberconwy was fought in 1194 between the forces of Llywelyn ap Iorwerth and Dafydd ab Owain Gwynedd for control of Gwynedd. Llywelyn's victory allowed him to claim the title of prince of Gwynedd and, in turn, prince of Wales; ejected from his lands, Dafydd went to live in England and died in 1203.

Located at 53.282, -3.828 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Battles involving Wales, History of Wales, History of Gwynedd, 1194 in Europe, 12th century in Wales, Conflicts in 1194

All Saints Church, Deganwy

All Saints Church, Deganwy, is in the town of Deganwy, Conwy County Borough, Wales, on a site overlooking the Conwy estuary. It is an active Anglican church in the benefice of Eglwysrhos (or Llanrhos), the deanery of Llanrwst, the archdeaconry of St Asaph, and the diocese of St Asaph. It is a Grade II* listed building. The church was built as a memorial church by Lady Augusta Mostyn to a design by John Douglas of Chester on a site overlooking the Conwy estuary.

Located at 53.2941, -3.827 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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