Bryncroes Explained

Country:Wales
Coordinates:52.851°N -4.634°W
Official Name:Bryncroes
Static Image:Ysgol Bryncroes.jpg
Static Image Caption:Ysgol Bryncroes
Community Wales:Botwnnog
Unitary Wales:Gwynedd
Lieutenancy Wales:Gwynedd
Constituency Welsh Assembly:Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Constituency Westminster:Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Postcode District:LL53
Postcode Area:LL
Post Town:PWLLHELI
Dial Code:01758
Os Grid Reference:SH226314

Bryncroes is a hamlet and former civil parish in Gwynedd in Wales, and lies on the Llŷn Peninsula approximately 2 km west of Sarn Meyllteyrn. The parish was abolished in 1934 and divided between Botwnnog and Aberdaron.[1] The village was the scene of fierce protests between 1969 and 1972 when it was proposed to close the village school.[2] However, the protests were in vain and the school closed, and is now a village community centre.

Near the school is a well, which was used as a stopping-off point of the pilgrims on their way to Bardsey Island (Welsh: Ynys Enlli).

William Rowlands (1802–1865), bardic name Gwylym Lleyn, was a Welsh bibliographer and Methodist minister. He was born at Bryn Croes.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/relationships.jsp?u_id=10415159 A Vision of Britain Through Time : Bryncroes Civil Parish
  2. Web site: Bryncroes . Penllyn.com . 2007-07-12.