Bodelwyddan Castle, Rhyl, Wales

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Brief description of site

Bodelwyddan Castle has a well-preserved landscape park that originated in the 18th century. There are massive boundary walls and lodges, added in the 19th century. Part of the walled garden contains an early-20th-century garden in the Arts and Crafts style by Thomas Mawson. A separate part of the site operates as a hotel and the castle itself is a regional outlet for the National Portrait Gallery.

Brief history of site

The estate has existed since before 1460, but the current layout dates from a mid-19th-century refurbishment.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	116	Grid Ref:	SH 999745
Latitude:	53.25803	Longitude:	-3.501997

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