towers, which, with four gateways, still remain in tolerable preservation. The principal object is the remains of the magnificent castle erected by Edward I. It is seated on a rock, washed on two sides by the Conway, and is of an oblong form, flanked by eight embattled towers. During the civil wars it was garrisoned for the King, but was taken by the Parliamentary army. It remained entire however till it was granted by Charles II. to the Earl of Conway, who dismantled it for the sake of the timber, iron, lead, &c. It is now the property of the Marquis of Hertford. Over the river is a fine suspension bridge, erected from designs by Telford. The church contains several monuments of the Wynne family. In Castle Street is a very old structure called the College, inhabited at present by a few poor families. Near the market-place is a very large antique building, erected in 1585, by Robert Wynne, Esq. of Gwydir. It is now the property of the Hon. Lloyd Mostyn. Aberconway unites with Bangor, Nevin, Pwllheli, and Cricceath, in returning one M. P. Pop. of bor. and par. 1358. * Beaumaris, the county town of Anglesea, is pleasantly situated on the Menai Strait. A castle was erected here about the close of the thirteenth century, by Edward I., the remains of which are included within the domains of Sir R. W. Bulkeley. Beaumaris is much resorted to during the summer months, and has of late been much improved. It was once surrounded with walls, which in some places are still entire. The town-hall is an elegant modern building. The church contains a curious monument, and in the vestry were deposited the remains of Lady Beatrix Herbert, daughter of the celebrated Lord Herbert of Cherbury. In the neighbourhood of Beaumaris is Baron Hill, the seat of Sir R. B. W. Bulkeley, Bart., commanding beautiful propects, and about 4 miles from the town are the remains of Penmon Priory, consisting of the refectory, the dormitory, and the church. Beaumaris unites with Amlwch, Holyhead, and Llangefni, in returning 1 M. P. Pop. 2454. CHURCH, 1834 Miles,-Continued to PARKGATE, 1954 Miles. ON RIGHT FROM BIRM. Parkgate is much resorted to for sea-bathing. It is also noted as a station from which packets sail for Ireland. LXVI. GRAND JUNCTION RAILWAY FROM BIRMINGHAM TO LIVER- From Liv. or Manch. From Birmingm. ON LEFT FROM BIRM. |