Machynlleth, Montgomeryshire
The small town of Machynlleth in Montgomeryshire is believed
to be based on plans laid down in medieval times. It lies close
to the most westerly point in Powys, in the broad valley of the
River Dyfi (or Dovey), which flows into Cardigan Bay a few miles
downstream.
Machynlleth is closely associated with the exploits of Owain
Glyndwr, who led a rebellion
against the English in 1404. He is believed to have held one
of his parliaments in the town.
The town contains many historic buildings and has a very wide
main street with an elaborate Victorian Gothic clock tower (left)
erected in 1873 by the Marquess of Londonderry, whose family
home, Plas Machynlleth, lies in parkland nearby.
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