Barmouth
Barmouth is a community and neighborhood in the region of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, resting on the estuary of the River Mawddach and also Cardigan Bay. Located in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh form of the name is originated from "Aber" (tidewater) and also the river's name, "Mawddach". The English form of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh form 'Abermawdd'. The town is offered by Barmouth railway station. The town expanded around the shipbuilding sector, and more recently as a seaside hotel. Remarkable structures consist of the medieval Ty Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Ty Crwn roundhouse prison and St John's Church. William Wordsworth, a visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, explained it hence: "With a fine sea view ahead, the hills behind, the glorious tidewater running 8 miles [13 kilometres] inland, and Cadair Idris within compass of a day's walk, Barmouth can always hold its very own against any kind of opponent." Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light), which is located east of the town on the adjoining hillside, was the very first system of land to be given away to the National Count on.
