Llyn Morwynion, Merionethshire

Historical Description

Llyn Morwynion, a lake on the N border of Merionethshire, 6 miles E of Festiniog. Its name signifies the " Maidens' Lake," and arose from a story that a number of maidens drowned themselves in it in connection with a raid by the men of Ardudwy.

Land and Property

The Return of Owners of Land in 1873 for Merionethshire is available to browse.

Newspapers and Periodicals

The British Newspaper Archive have fully searchable digitised copies of the following newspapers online:

• Western Mail