Seven wonders of Wales
The Seven Wonders of Wales is a traditional name for seven naturally or man-made attractions in North Wales , summarized in the following rhyme written in English:
-
"Pistyll Rhaeadr and Wrexham steeple,
Snowdon's mountain without its people,
Overton yew trees, St. Winefride's well,
Llangollen bridge and Gresford bells. "
The rhyme dates back to the late 18th or early 19th century and was used by English visitors as a guide to objects of interest in this part of Britain . The number of miracles varied over the centuries. The archaeologist Daines Barrington wrote in a letter from 1770 that the Llangollen Bridge is one of the " Five Wonders of Wales".
The Seven Wonders of Wales
wonder | Construction date | builder | description | photo |
---|---|---|---|---|
Pistyll Rhaeadr | Of natural origin | Natural wonders | A waterfall near Llanrhaeadr-ym-Mochnant with a 73 m difference in altitude |
|
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 | Cherished and cared for over centuries | 21 European yew trees at St. Mary's Church in Overton-on-Dee |
![]() |
St. Winefride's Well | 660 AD | Natural wonders | Historically documented medicinal water bath in Holywell |
|
Llangollen Bridge | 1347 | John Trevor I | The first stone bridge in Llangollen that spanned the River Dee |
|
Gresford bells | 13th Century | The steeple bells of All Saints Church in Gresford are known for their pure sound |
![]() |
|
Snowdon | Of natural origin | Natural wonders | Highest mountain in Wales at 1,085 m |
![]() |
Web links
- Seven Wonders of Wales (English)