Bwlch-derwin

Bwlch-derwin
Ruined cottage on the Bwlch-derwin road
Bwlch-derwin Location within Gwynedd
Community	Dolbenmaen
Principal area	Gwynedd
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
UK Parliament	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
List of places UK Wales Gwynedd 52°59′55″N4°17′52″W / 52.998475°N 4.297785°W / 52.998475; -4.297785

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

1. Forgrave, Andrew; Johnson, Taite (28 July 2025). "Alarming discovery near site of historic battle sparks probe". Wales Online. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
2. "Bwlch-Derwin, Garndolbenmaen". Archaeology Wales. Retrieved 16 October 2025.
3. Forgrave, Andrew (28 July 2025). "Remote woodland used as carcass dump site in North Wales". North Wales Live. Retrieved 16 October 2025.

See also

• Lists of places in Wales