Bontnewydd Palaeolithic site

#2507 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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The Bontnewydd palaeolithic site, also known in its unmutated form as Pontnewydd, is an archaeological site near St Asaph, Denbighshire, Wales. It is one of only three sites in Britain to have produced fossils of ancient species of humans and the only one with fossils of a classic Neanderthal. It is located a few yards east of the River Elwy, near the hamlet of Bontnewydd, near Cefn Meiriadog, Denbighshire. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 53°13'38"N, 3°28'36"W

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Bontnewydd Palaeolithic site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbigh Castle, Denbigh Golf Club, Rhuddlan Castle.

2.6 miNW
History museum, Art museum, Museum
Bodelwyddan Castle, Bodelwyddan
66 min walk • Nestled in the heart of North Wales, Bodelwyddan Castle is a majestic museum that offers a glimpse into the region's rich history and culture. Known for its stunning Victorian architecture, the castle is surrounded by scenic gardens and lush woodlands, making it a...
4 miSE
Forts and castles
Denbigh Castle, Denbigh
101 min walk • Perched atop a steep hill in the historic town of Denbigh, Wales, Denbigh Castle stands as a formidable testament to medieval military architecture. This historical landmark is a key attraction for those interested in the rich tapestry of Welsh history and offers a...
2.7 miSE
Outdoor activities, Golf
Denbigh Golf Club, Denbigh
69 min walk • Denbigh Golf Club is a golf club based just outside Denbigh at Denbighshire, Wales. It is an 18-hole parkland course with mature trees. Their "Pay and Play" course is available to non-members.
4.3 miN
Imposing riverside 13th-century fortress
Rhuddlan Castle, Rhuddlan
110 min walk • Rhuddlan Castle is a castle located in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales. It was erected by Edward I in 1277, following the First Welsh War. Much of the work was overseen by master mason James of Saint George.
2.5 miNE
Church
St Asaph Cathedral, St Asaph
65 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saints Asaph and Cyndeyrn, commonly called St Asaph Cathedral, is a cathedral in St Asaph, Denbighshire, north Wales. It is the episcopal seat of the Bishop of St Asaph. The cathedral dates back 1,400 years, while the current building dates from the 13th century.
2.8 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Marble Church, Bodelwyddan
73 min walk • St Margaret's Church, Bodelwyddan, is a Decorated Gothic Style parish church in the lower Vale of Clwyd in Denbighshire, Wales and is visible for many miles because its spire rises to 202 feet. It lies just off the A55 trunk road.
3.9 miSE
Forts and castles
Burgess Gate, Denbigh
99 min walk • The Burgess gate in Denbigh was built as part of the outer defences of Denbigh castle between 1282 and 1294. The gate is a Grade I listed building.
3.9 miSE
Monuments and statues, Church
Leicester's Church, Denbigh
100 min walk • Leicester's Church, originally known as St David's Church, Denbigh, is a large ruined Church near to the hill top castle at Denbigh, North Wales.
3.9 miSE
Monuments and statues, Church
St Hilary's Chapel, Denbigh
100 min walk • St Hilary's Chapel is a former church in Denbigh, Denbighshire, north Wales, of which only the tower remains. The town's garrison church, it lay to the north Denbigh Castle.
4.2 miN
Forts and castles
Twthill, Rhuddlan
107 min walk • Twthill is a Norman castle located near the town of Rhuddlan, Denbighshire in Wales; historic names for the site include Toothill and Tot Hill Castle and it is also known as Old Rhuddlan Castle. It is a motte-and-bailey castle and was later replaced by the much larger, stone-built Rhuddlan Castle.
5.2 miN
Architecture, Park
Bodrhyddan Hall, Rhuddlan
132 min walk • Bodrhyddan Hall is a country house in Rhuddlan, Denbighshire, Wales. It is a Grade I listed building. The present building is a 1690s remodelling of an earlier building dating from the 16th century.