Barmouth
Barmouth is a town and neighborhood in the region of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Mawddach and also Cardigan Bay. Situated in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh form of the name is stemmed from "Aber" (tidewater) as well as the river's name, "Mawddach". The English form of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh type 'Abermawdd'. The town is served by Barmouth train station. The town expanded around the shipbuilding industry, and much more lately as a seaside resort. Noteworthy structures consist of the middle ages Ty Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Ty Crwn roundhouse prison as well as St John's Church. William Wordsworth, a visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, defined it hence: "With a fine sea view ahead, the hills behind, the wonderful estuary running 8 miles [13 kilometres] inland, and also Cadair Idris within compass of a day's stroll, Barmouth can always hold its own against any kind of opponent." Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light), which lies east of the community on the adjacent hill, was the first system of land to be given away to the National Count on.
