Barmouth
Barmouth is a community and area in the region of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, pushing the tidewater of the River Mawddach and also Cardigan Bay. Situated in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh kind of the name is derived from "Aber" (tidewater) and the river's name, "Mawddach". The English type of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh type 'Abermawdd'. The community is served by Barmouth train station. The town expanded around the shipbuilding industry, as well as much more lately as a seaside resort. Significant structures include the medieval Ty Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Ty Crwn roundhouse jail as well as St John's Church. William Wordsworth, a site visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, defined it thus: "With a great sea view in front, the hills behind, the wonderful tidewater running 8 miles [13 km] inland, and also Cadair Idris within compass of a day's stroll, Barmouth can always hold its own against any kind of competitor." Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light), which is located east of the town on the adjoining hillside, was the first tract of land to be contributed to the National Count on.
