Barmouth
Barmouth is a community and also community in the area of Gwynedd, north-western Wales, lying on the estuary of the River Mawddach and Cardigan Bay. Situated in the Historic county of Merionethshire, the Welsh kind of the name is stemmed from "Aber" (estuary) and the river's name, "Mawddach". The English type of the name is a corruption of the earlier Welsh type 'Abermawdd'. The community is offered by Barmouth train station. The town grew around the shipbuilding industry, and also much more recently as a seaside resort. Notable structures include the middle ages Ty Gwyn tower house, the 19th century Ty Crwn roundhouse jail and St John's Church. William Wordsworth, a visitor to Barmouth in the 19th century, defined it therefore: "With a fine sea view ahead, the mountains behind, the remarkable tidewater running eight miles [13 km] inland, and also Cadair Idris within compass of a day's stroll, Barmouth can constantly hold its own against any type of rival." Dinas Oleu (Citadel of Light), which is located east of the town on the adjoining hillside, was the very first tract of land to be contributed to the National Trust.
