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A collection of artefacts from the wreck of the 'Bronze Bell', discovered off the shore of Dyffryn Ardudwy (between Barmouth and Harlech).
A collection of artefacts from the wreck of the 'Bronze Bell', discovered off the shore of Dyffryn Ardudwy (between Barmouth and Harlech).
In the summer of 1978, members of a local sub-aqua team discovered the wreck of a heavily-armed galleon off the shore of Dyffryn Ardudwy (between Barmouth and Harlech, Merionethshire). It is thought that the ship foundered there in 1709, followed by a second ship, years later, which lay on top of the first wreck. Among the many finds were a fine bronze bell which bears the inscription 'Laudate Dominus Omnes Gente' (All people praise the Lord), and the date 1671. One of the ships was also carrying a large cargo of precious Carrara marble from Genoa, Italy.
Many of the finds are now on public display (during the summer months only) in 'Ty Gwyn', the medieval building located on the harbour front in Barmouth.
