Seven Wonders of Wales
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This article is about Wales' Wonders. For other Seven Wonders, see Wonders of the World (disambiguation).
The Seven Wonders of Wales is a traditional list of notable landmarks in North Wales, commemorated in an anonymously written rhyme:
- Pistyll Rhaeadr and Wrexham steeple,
- Snowdon's mountain without its people,
- Overton yew trees, St Winefride wells,
- Llangollen bridge and Gresford bells.
There is supposition that the rhyme was written sometime in the late 18th or early 19th century by an English visitor to North Wales.[1]
The seven wonders comprise:
| Wonder | Date of Construction | Builder | Notable Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pistyll Rhaeadr | Naturally formed | Natural wonder | Tallest waterfall in Wales (and in England & Wales) |
| St Giles' Church | 16th century | - | The 16th century tower of St Giles' Church in Wrexham can be seen for miles |
| Overton yew trees | 12th century | Planted over many centuries | 21 yew trees at St Mary's Church, Overton-on-Dee |
| St Winefride's Well | 660 AD | Natural wonder | Historically claimed to have healing waters |
| Llangollen Bridge | 1347 | John Trevor I | The first stone bridge to span the River Dee |
| Gresford bells | 13th century | ? | The church bells are listed for their purity and tone |
| Snowdon | Naturally formed | Natural wonder | Highest mountain in Wales at 3,560ft (1085m) tall |
[edit] Notes and references
- ^ Wales on Britannia: Seven Wonders of Wales, brittania.com
