ABERGWYNGREGYN was once the home of Welsh princes, but is now more usually the domain of walkers and shepherds.
The tiny village is featured on TV in this week’s episode of the S4C programme Cynefin.
In the programme, on at 8pm, on Sunday, February 3, local characters join presenter Heledd Cynwal.
Archaeologist Iestyn Jones delves into the village’s local history and Siôn Tomos Owen hears more about the mythical tales of the area.
With a backdrop of the Snowdonia mountains, Abergwyngregyn also boasts a magnificent waterfall.
Centuries ago, Abergwyngregyn it was home to Welsh princes Llywelyn Fawr and Llywelyn ap Gruffud
During the programme, the history of the valley, its link to agriculture and nature conservation, is explored and presenters enjoy a tipple at the Aber Falls whisky distillery.
Hywel Thomas, who has been tracing the history of the area said: “In the 1851 census, there were 545 people living in Abergwyngregyn. There were two chapels, a church, four or five pubs, a blacksmith, three or four shops and a school!”
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