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Ysbyty Ifan is a small but historic village high in the hills on the River Conwy, spread across the boundary of Denbighshire and Caernarfonshire, which border the river forms. The High Street, the church and the heart of the village are on the eastern bank in Denbighshire, but several streets are to the west, in Caernarfonshire. Ysbyty Ifan, until 1189, was known as Dôl Gynwal. Then, it came to the attention of the Knights of St John, who set a hospice up here, whence the village's name. The church marks the spot where the old hospice stood and contains many remnants of the area's rich history. The village is within the council area of Conwy.

Place Type: Village
Historic County: Denbighshire / Caernarfonshire
Lat, Long: 53.024233,-3.728415
Grid Reference: SH 8416 4883
Community (Civil Parish): Ysbyty Ifan C
Council Area: Conwy CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 51548
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Ysbyty_Ifan,_Denbighshire_51548

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