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Tyrpeg y Mynydd

Tyrpeg y Mynydd (the Mountain Turnpike), on the Old Aber Mountain Road, also known as Hillgate or Llidiart y Mynydd, was once a turnpike gatehouse. It was also an inn at one time. Little remains of the former building now. The top two photos are marked 1932. Map Ref SN8706 7408

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The story

Tyrpeg y Mynydd (the Mountain Turnpike), on the Old Aber Mountain Road, also known as Hillgate or Llidiart y Mynydd, was once a turnpike gatehouse. It was also an inn at one time. Little remains of the former building now. The top two photos are marked 1932.

Map Ref SN8706 7408

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Historic Photograph

Tyrpeg y Mynydd, photo courtesy of Bryan Lawrence.
Map Ref SN8706 7408

Tyrpeg y Mynydd historic photograph
Tyrpeg y Mynydd historic photograph
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Tyrpeg y Mynydd – February 2024

Recent photographs of Tyrpeg y Mynydd taken in February 2024.

Tyrpeg y Mynydd February 2024
Tyrpeg y Mynydd February 2024
Tyrpeg y Mynydd February 2024
Tyrpeg y Mynydd February 2024
Tyrpeg y Mynydd February 2024
Tyrpeg y Mynydd February 2024
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