Seven wonders of Wales

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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 Pistyll Rhaeadr
St. Giles' Church 16th Century The 16th century tower of St. Giles' Church in Wrexham can be seen for miles St. Giles' Church
Overton yew trees 12th Century Cherished and cared for over centuries 21 European yew trees at St. Mary's Church in Overton-on-Dee Overton yew trees
St. Winefride's Well 660 AD Natural wonders Historically documented medicinal water bath in Holywell St. Winefride's Well
Llangollen Bridge 1347 John Trevor I The first stone bridge in Llangollen that spanned the River Dee Llangollen Bridge
Gresford bells 13th Century The steeple bells of All Saints Church in Gresford are known for their pure sound Gresford bells
Snowdon Of natural origin Natural wonders Highest mountain in Wales at 1,085 m Snowdon

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