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Nant y Plwm

Valley in Denbighshire

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Nant y Plwm

Looking across Nant Barrog The view is from the public footpath which leaves the end of the public road at Nant Uchaf heading for Bedwyn-isaf where it splits. The hillside across Nant Barrog rises to the ridge joining Pen y Mwdwl and Moel Emwnt, beyond which lies a minor road passing through the SE corner of this square.
Looking across Nant Barrog Credit: Andy Waddington

Nant y Plwm is a picturesque valley located in Denbighshire, Wales. The valley is known for its stunning natural beauty, with lush greenery, rolling hills, and a meandering river running through it. The name "Nant y Plwm" translates to "valley of the lead mine," reflecting the area's historical significance as a site for lead mining.

The valley is popular with hikers and nature enthusiasts, who come to explore the numerous walking trails that crisscross the landscape. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, mammals, and plant species, making it a haven for nature lovers.

Nant y Plwm is a peaceful and tranquil setting, perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Visitors can enjoy picnicking by the river, taking in the panoramic views from the hilltops, or simply immersing themselves in the natural surroundings.

Overall, Nant y Plwm is a hidden gem in Denbighshire, offering visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and experience the beauty of the Welsh countryside.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 53.182083/-3.6054434 or Grid Reference SH9266. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking across Nant Barrog The view is from the public footpath which leaves the end of the public road at Nant Uchaf heading for Bedwyn-isaf where it splits. The hillside across Nant Barrog rises to the ridge joining Pen y Mwdwl and Moel Emwnt, beyond which lies a minor road passing through the SE corner of this square.
Looking across Nant Barrog
The view is from the public footpath which leaves the end of the public road at Nant Uchaf heading for Bedwyn-isaf where it splits. The hillside across Nant Barrog rises to the ridge joining Pen y Mwdwl and Moel Emwnt, beyond which lies a minor road passing through the SE corner of this square.
On Pen y Mwdwl Taken on a fresh Monday morning.
On Pen y Mwdwl
Taken on a fresh Monday morning.
The former Saracens Head Now in refurbishment presumably as a private residence. See 12 years earlier <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/127764">SH9365 : Saracens Head Llansannan</a>
The former Saracens Head
Now in refurbishment presumably as a private residence. See 12 years earlier SH9365 : Saracens Head Llansannan
The Red Lion (Llew Coch) A J.W.Lees pub.
The Red Lion (Llew Coch)
A J.W.Lees pub.
Capel Coffa Henry Rees Calvinist Methodist chapel in Llansannan, in memory of the Rev Henry Rees.
Capel Coffa Henry Rees
Calvinist Methodist chapel in Llansannan, in memory of the Rev Henry Rees.
Men, beware of the dragon
Men, beware of the dragon
St Sannan's Church The church is dedicated to St Sannan which has led some to suggest that the Irish monk founded a religious establishment here in the 6th century. The oldest reference to the church dates from 1264. The church today dates mainly from the 18th century. Grade II* listed.
St Sannan's Church
The church is dedicated to St Sannan which has led some to suggest that the Irish monk founded a religious establishment here in the 6th century. The oldest reference to the church dates from 1264. The church today dates mainly from the 18th century. Grade II* listed.
Telephone exchange at Llansannan
Telephone exchange at Llansannan
Stone casket Unable to ascertain who might have been buried in it due to its condition and the surrounding railings.
Stone casket
Unable to ascertain who might have been buried in it due to its condition and the surrounding railings.
Memorial to David Lees-Jones This window is unusual because it contains a photograph as a part of the memorial. David Lees-Jones was sub-lieutenant with the RNVR. He was based at HMS Pintail a naval air station in Northern Ireland. He died, aged, 21, in December 1945. His body was never found. He is commemorated on the Fleet Air Arm memorial in Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire. His parents, John and Alice May Lees - Jones, lived in Llansannan.
Memorial to David Lees-Jones
This window is unusual because it contains a photograph as a part of the memorial. David Lees-Jones was sub-lieutenant with the RNVR. He was based at HMS Pintail a naval air station in Northern Ireland. He died, aged, 21, in December 1945. His body was never found. He is commemorated on the Fleet Air Arm memorial in Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire. His parents, John and Alice May Lees - Jones, lived in Llansannan.
Graveyard at Capel Coffa Henry Rees
Graveyard at Capel Coffa Henry Rees
'The Girl' Memorial Statue Grade II listed. The statue is a monument to five Welsh writers who were born in the parish; Tudur Aled (1480-1526) was a poet. William Salesbury, (1520-1600) was a scholar and linguist who translated the Prayer Book and most of the New Testament into Welsh for the first time. Henry Rees (1797-1869) and Gwilym Hiraethog (1802-1883) were brothers of Calvinistic Methodist background and are honoured by two chapels bearing their names in the village. Iorwerth Glan Aled (1819-1867) was a Baptist minister and poet. For more detail see <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300022062-the-girl-memorial-statue-llansannan#.Wnxbl-fLjIU" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/300022062-the-girl-memorial-statue-llansannan#.Wnxbl-fLjIU">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
'The Girl' Memorial Statue
Grade II listed. The statue is a monument to five Welsh writers who were born in the parish; Tudur Aled (1480-1526) was a poet. William Salesbury, (1520-1600) was a scholar and linguist who translated the Prayer Book and most of the New Testament into Welsh for the first time. Henry Rees (1797-1869) and Gwilym Hiraethog (1802-1883) were brothers of Calvinistic Methodist background and are honoured by two chapels bearing their names in the village. Iorwerth Glan Aled (1819-1867) was a Baptist minister and poet. For more detail see LinkExternal link
The East windows of St Sannan's The left window was given in 1910 by Mr Wynne York of Dyffryn Aled in memory of Penelope Wynne York. The right hand window in the Lady Chapel was given c 1900 in memory of John Pugh, Rector of the parish for almost 30 years and his wife Frances Jane Cooper.
The East windows of St Sannan's
The left window was given in 1910 by Mr Wynne York of Dyffryn Aled in memory of Penelope Wynne York. The right hand window in the Lady Chapel was given c 1900 in memory of John Pugh, Rector of the parish for almost 30 years and his wife Frances Jane Cooper.
St Sannan's Church - west wall The church is dedicated to St Sannan which has led some to suggest that the Irish monk founded a religious establishment here in the 6th century. The oldest reference to the church dates from 1264. The church today dates mainly from the 18th century. Grade II* listed.
St Sannan's Church - west wall
The church is dedicated to St Sannan which has led some to suggest that the Irish monk founded a religious establishment here in the 6th century. The oldest reference to the church dates from 1264. The church today dates mainly from the 18th century. Grade II* listed.
St Sannan's Church The church is dedicated to St Sannan which has led some to suggest that the Irish monk founded a religious establishment here in the 6th century. The oldest reference to the church dates from 1264. The church today dates mainly from the 18th century. Grade II* listed.
St Sannan's Church
The church is dedicated to St Sannan which has led some to suggest that the Irish monk founded a religious establishment here in the 6th century. The oldest reference to the church dates from 1264. The church today dates mainly from the 18th century. Grade II* listed.
The B5382 descending to Llangernyw
The B5382 descending to Llangernyw
Capel Coffa Henry Rees
Capel Coffa Henry Rees
Capel Coffa Henry Rees, Llansannan Henry Rees (1798-1869) was the most famous minister among the Calvinistic Methodists in his day. The chapel in his memory is in the village of his birth, Llansannan.
Capel Coffa Henry Rees, Llansannan
Henry Rees (1798-1869) was the most famous minister among the Calvinistic Methodists in his day. The chapel in his memory is in the village of his birth, Llansannan.
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Nant y Plwm is located at Grid Ref: SH9266 (Lat: 53.182083, Lng: -3.6054434)

Unitary Authority: Conwy

Police Authority: North Wales

What 3 Words

///panning.curly.hexes. Near Henllan, Denbighshire

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