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Cymer Abbey

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Remains of a small abbey founded in 1198 by Cistercian monks as a daughter house of Cwmhir. When Edward I damaged the abbey buildings during his repeated attempts to subdue the Welsh, he granted the monks £80 compensation. Most notable of the ruins are the 3 remaining arched windows and columns.
Llanelltyd, Dolgellau, Gwynedd, Wales

About Cymer Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: 1.5 m NW Dolgellau, on A470
Website: Cymer Abbey
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Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Towns and Villages Chester - 51.3 miles away Tenbury Wells - 62.8 miles away Crewe - 65.1 miles away Hereford - 69.4 miles away Abberley - 71.2 miles away Bewdley - 71.4 miles away Stourport - 73.8 miles away Congleton - 76 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Y Cut - 0.8 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £220

Y Penty - 0.8 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £240

Rhosson - 0.8 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £260

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Penmaenuchaf Hall - 1.6 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd Stay from: £56.00

Penmaenuchaf Hall Hotel - 1.6 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd Stay from: £140.00

George III Hotel - 1.9 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd Stay from: £110.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Ty Seren Bed & Breakfast - 1.3 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd From: £28.00

Ffynnon - 1.3 miles from Cymer Abbey Dolgellau, Gwynedd From: £100.00

Cadwgan - 9.2 miles from Cymer Abbey Dyffryn Ardudwy, Gwynedd From: £100.00

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Dolgellau
Tourist Information Centre
Ty Meirion
Eldon Square
Dolgellau
Gwynedd
Wales
LL40 1PU
Tel: 01341 422888
Fax: 01341 422576
Email: tic.dolgellau@eryri-npa.gov.uk
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