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Historic houses

From elaborate castles to cottages thrown up over night, step through the doors of some of North West Wales' most historic homes.

Penrhyn Castle

This mansion outside Bangor was built by a slate and sugar dynasty.

Garth Celyn

Maybe not a castle, but was this Gwynedd house a royal residence?

Wybrnant

Visit the childhood home of Welsh language pioneer William Morgan.

Plas Mawr

Take in the Elizabethan splendour of this well-preserved great house

Aberconwy House

Discover the secrets of the oldest house in Conwy.

Plas Glyn-y-Weddw

Hear how a Llŷn dower house became an art gallery.

Plas y Dduallt

Huw Jenkins lets us in on the secrets of his manorhouse.

Hafodunos

Can what's left of this Victorian mansion be saved?

Plas Tan y Bwlch

The grand home of a slate dynasty is now a centre of learning.

Wern Isaf

The home of Llanfairfechan architect, Herbert North.

The Ugly House

What's the story behind this famous landmark on the A5?

Vaynol

This estate outside Bangor has two great historic houses.

Plas Newydd

Welcome to the seat of the Marquesses of Anglesey.

Dating houses

History detectives are testing wooden beams to date old buildings.
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