Merionethshire

Merionethshire extends from Cardigan Bay through the Eden and Whion valleys into Snowdonia and the Berwyn mountains, covering 500,000 acres of land.

The region gained official county status in 1284, following years of territorial conflicts between Welsh princes and Norman settlers in the northwestern territories.

The geographical isolation of Merionethshire during the post-Roman period limited external influences, preserving Welsh language traditions and resistance against English rule.

The National Library of Wales contains extensive historical documents, census records, and church plans related to Merionethshire, available through the Gwynedd Archives Service.

The area contained substantial gold deposits in the Mawddach valley, while the Ffestiniog region became a center for slate extraction during the 19th century.

Location: Wales

Inception: 1284

Part of: Wales

Shares border with: Caernarfonshire, Denbighshire, Montgomeryshire, Cardiganshire

GPS coordinates: 52.83330,-3.83333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:53