Boduan

Settlement in Caernarfonshire

Wales

Boduan

Garn Boduan This hill is the site of an Iron Age hillfort — Garn Boduan Credit: Eirian Evans

Boduan is a small village located in the historic county of Caernarfonshire, Wales. Situated in the northwestern part of the country, Boduan is nestled amidst the beautiful Welsh countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. It is positioned approximately 4 miles south of Nefyn and 8 miles northeast of Pwllheli.

The village itself is relatively small, with a population of around 500 residents. Boduan is characterized by its serene and picturesque setting, making it an attractive destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat. The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, with the nearby Boduan Estate providing breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

Historically, Boduan has strong ties to the agricultural industry, with farming being a prominent source of income for many of its inhabitants. The village is also home to a number of charming traditional Welsh cottages, adding to its quaint and inviting atmosphere.

While Boduan may be a small village, it boasts a strong sense of community spirit. The village has a local primary school, providing education for children in the area, and a small church, serving as a place of worship for the residents.

Overall, Boduan offers a peaceful and picturesque retreat for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. Its stunning natural surroundings and close-knit community make it a hidden gem in the heart of Caernarfonshire.

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Garn Boduan This hill is the site of an Iron Age hillfort

Garn Boduan

This hill is the site of an Iron Age hillfort

Frochas farm

Frochas farm

Traffic queuing on the A497 Visitors to the National Eisteddfod waiting to be directed to car parks near the Eisteddfod field

Traffic queuing on the A497

Visitors to the National Eisteddfod waiting to be directed to car parks near the Eisteddfod field

Maes Eisteddfod Bodual, Awst 2023 - Bodual Eisteddfod Field, August 2023 A time to meet old friends and enjoy the Eisteddfod sights and competitions

Maes Eisteddfod Bodual, Awst 2023 - Bodual Eisteddfod Field, August 2023

A time to meet old friends and enjoy the Eisteddfod sights and competitions

Meysydd yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol - National Eisteddfod Fields Near the village of Boduan in 2023. The pink pavilion is where most of the ceremonies and competitions take place

Meysydd yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol - National Eisteddfod Fields

Near the village of Boduan in 2023. The pink pavilion is where most of the ceremonies and competitions take place

Hollywood style "BODUAN" on Moelypenmaen Boduan in August 2023 is where the Welsh National Eisteddfod is being held

Hollywood style "BODUAN" on Moelypenmaen

Boduan in August 2023 is where the Welsh National Eisteddfod is being held

Cywydd Croeso Eisteddfod Boduan The banner lists the Lleyn villages who have come together to welcome the National Eisteddfod in 2023. The welcoming poetry is in the form of an alliterative ode by the poet Gruff Sol

Cywydd Croeso Eisteddfod Boduan

The banner lists the Lleyn villages who have come together to welcome the National Eisteddfod in 2023. The welcoming poetry is in the form of an alliterative ode by the poet Gruff Sol

The Church of St Buan Former Buan parish church, now deconsecrated. A church is mentioned here from the fourteenth century. The present building was originally built in the late eighteenth century.

The Church of St Buan

Former Buan parish church, now deconsecrated. A church is mentioned here from the fourteenth century. The present building was originally built in the late eighteenth century.

Church of St Buan Ivy has taken hold on this former Buan parish church, now deconsecrated. A church is mentioned here from the fourteenth century. The present building was originally built in the late eighteenth century. It is Grade II listed

Church of St Buan

Ivy has taken hold on this former Buan parish church, now deconsecrated. A church is mentioned here from the fourteenth century. The present building was originally built in the late eighteenth century. It is Grade II listed

Garden Cottage, Boduan Decked out in bunting for the Welsh National Eisteddfod

Garden Cottage, Boduan

Decked out in bunting for the Welsh National Eisteddfod

Dancing bards at Boduan Bards from the Gorsedd in their robes of white, green and blue, welcoming the Eisteddfod to Boduan.

Dancing bards at Boduan

Bards from the Gorsedd in their robes of white, green and blue, welcoming the Eisteddfod to Boduan.

AA Telephone Box No. 580 Situated on NE side of the A497, about 100m NW of Boduan church. Automobile Association emergency service telephone box of the type that replaced pre-war boxes during the 1950s. There were some 1,000 in Great Britain of which 24 survive, less than 10 in Wales. It is Grade II listed.

AA Telephone Box No. 580

Situated on NE side of the A497, about 100m NW of Boduan church. Automobile Association emergency service telephone box of the type that replaced pre-war boxes during the 1950s. There were some 1,000 in Great Britain of which 24 survive, less than 10 in Wales. It is Grade II listed.

Pen-y-Groes House at the road junction of a minor road with the A497

Pen-y-Groes

House at the road junction of a minor road with the A497

Eisteddfod greetings on a road junction A poetic line above a decorated bench to say that the Welsh people are flocking to Bodual for the National Eisteddfod

Eisteddfod greetings on a road junction

A poetic line above a decorated bench to say that the Welsh people are flocking to Bodual for the National Eisteddfod

View to the craggy top of Carn Boduan Carn Boduan is the site of an Iron Age Hillfort, where there are traces of over 170 round houses.

View to the craggy top of Carn Boduan

Carn Boduan is the site of an Iron Age Hillfort, where there are traces of over 170 round houses.

Llys y Garn House on a minor road, west of Boduan.

Llys y Garn

House on a minor road, west of Boduan.

Capel Bodfean Calvinistic Methodist chapel, no longer in use

Capel Bodfean

Calvinistic Methodist chapel, no longer in use

Narrow road near the Pen-y-Bryn junction

Narrow road near the Pen-y-Bryn junction

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Boduan is located at Grid Ref: SH3237 (Lat: 52.912212, Lng: -4.493675)

Unitary Authority: Gwynedd

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Bodfean

What 3 Words

///customers.crouching.denser. Near Nefyn, Gwynedd

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Located within 500m of 52.912212,-4.493675

Boduan

Place: hamlet

Wikidata: Q4936754

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Place Of Worship

Religion: christian

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Telephone

Boduan Box

Covered: booth

Description: old black and yellow AA phone box

Listed Status: Grade II

Operator: AA

Ref: 580

Lat/Long: 52.9115358/-4.4935763

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