Clogwyn Tower, Llannor, Gwynedd

Coordinates

Latitude: 52.9071 / 52°54'25"N

Longitude: -4.4016 / 4°24'5"W

OS Eastings: 238588

OS Northings: 337108

OS Grid: SH385371

Mapcode National: GBR 5B.NZ4K

Mapcode Global: WH44J.C675

Plus Code: 9C4QWH4X+R9

Entry Name: Clogwyn Tower

Listing Date: 19 October 1971

Last Amended: 8 February 1999

Grade: II

Source: Cadw

Source ID: 4321

Building Class: Gardens, Parks and Urban Spaces

ID on this website: 300004321

Location: The tower stands on the highest point of the dolerite ridge NE of Pwllheli and 1120m WNW of Abererch church.

County: Gwynedd

Town: Pwllheli

Community: Llannor

Locality: Abererch

Traditional County: Caernarfonshire

Tagged with: Tower

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History

The date of erection of the tower is not recorded, but it was probably built in the early C19 by the Jones family, owners of Ty Iocws, as a landmark and small lookout point with extensive views from St Tudwal's Islands in the W to the Traeth in the E, and N to the Yr Eifl range.

Exterior

The diminutive tower is built of local dolerite rubble, approximately 1.8m in diameter and standing to c2.3m high, crowned by large stones set in an approximation to a crenellated parapet. Four iron stirrup hoops are set in the masonry to permit access through the gap in the parapet to the standing place at the top. The small size of the tower enhances the apparent grandeur of the rocky outcrop.

Reasons for Listing

Included as an unusual example of an eye-catcher providing a conspicuous landmark in the area, built to provide a picturesque focal point in the landscape.

External Links

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Clogwyn Tower

A Grade II Listed Building in Llannor, Gwynedd