a market-town of Merionethshire, North Wales, 12 miles E.N.E. of Bala. It is a neatly built town, standing on the south bank of the Dee, and sheltered by a rock at the foot of the Berwyn mountains, which rise abruptly behind it. It is a favourite resort of anglers. On the opposite side of the river are remains of the ancient British fort Caer Drewyn. Pop. of parish (1851) 2069.