Cof Cymru: National Historic Assets of Wales · Wales
Bryniau Tower
Llandudno, Conwy, Wales
A Grade II listed building in Llanrhos, Llandudno, Conwy, designated on 10 January 1951.
The record
- Designation
- Listed building, Grade II
- Broad class
- Maritime
- Date of designation
- 10 January 1951
- Locality
- Llanrhos
- Community
- Llandudno
- Unitary authority
- Conwy
- Country
- Wales
- Coordinates
- 53.30569, -3.82401
- Cadw reference
- 5781
Slide toward Today to fade the historical sheet and see the modern map underneath.
David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesDavid Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford LibrariesLlyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of WalesNational Library of Scotland
5 historical maps cover this location, the earliest the 1795 map "To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most humbly inscribed by his obedient humble servant" (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales).
Historical maps covering this location
- 1795 · To Sir Watkin Williams-Wynn Bart ... the map of the six counties of North Wales is most… (Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru – The National Library of Wales)
- 1883 · Watershed map England, Wales 3. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1899 · 94 Beaumaris (Hills) (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1901 · Sheet 9 and 10. (David Rumsey Map Collection, Stanford Libraries)
- 1930 · OS Popular Edition 1919-1947 (National Library of Scotland)
Cadw's description
Location
On a hill top SW of Bryniau Farm, in a commanding position with panoramic views.
History
Traditionally believed to be a medieval look-out tower for Conwy Castle.
Exterior
A round rubble-stone tower of 2-stage height, about 6m high and 3.5m internal diameter. The NE side is missing, but the exposed wall cores suggest the reveals of former ground-floor openings. On the inner side is a ledge, possibly for a 1st floor, although 2 probable beam sockets are slightly higher. The upper stage has what is possibly the reveal of a former window.
Reason for designation
Listed for its special historic interest as a ruined probable medieval watch tower.
Scheduled Ancient Monument CN201
Nearby in the register
- Bryniau TowerTowerunder 1 mi
- Bryn GosalDomesticunder 1 mi
- Cwm Howard Farmhouse, including forecourt wallDomesticunder 1 mi
- Llanrhos Church HouseDomesticunder 1 mi
Other entries of the same register within about three miles of this one, by straight line.