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Holyhead
Like much of Anglesey, the area surrounding Holyhead has been inhabited for thousands of years. The town itself dates from
450 AD when King Caswallon defeated Irish invaders on Holy Island.
Historic sites include St Cybi's Church, (founded 550 AD), which stands on the site of the Roman fort
Caer Gybi, Trefignath Neolithic Burial Chamber, late Neolithic or early Bronze Age Ty Mawr Hut Group,
Iron Age Caer Y Twr Hillfort and Penrhosfeilw Standing Stones.
Today, Holyhead is the principal port for ferry crossings from North Wales to Ireland and offers a wide range of pubs,
restaurants and shops, not to mention a cinema, the award-winning Ucheldre Arts Centre and the Maritime
Museum.
It is also a place for the active with a leisure centre, 500-berth Marina and nearby golf course.
Walkers would enjoy the beach and coastal walks at Penrhos Coastal Park and Breakwater Country Park -
both great spots for bird watching. Finally, a visit to South Stack Lighthouse is a must.
Llanddeusant
Commercial activity in this pleasant village has centred around milling since 1335, when the Melin Howell
watermill came into being. The site was chosen due to its proximity to the River Alaw and the Llyn
Alaw reservoir. Today Melin Llynnon Mill (built 1775-6) is the main local attraction and boasts the only
working windmill in Wales, (thanks to the county council). The mill is open to visitor and also has a Mill Shop
and tea room.
Llyn Alaw
This three mile long man-made reservoir provides drinking water for Anglesy and is the islands
largest lake. The reservoir is a haven for birds and fish and visitors can enjoy a quite walk
in scenic surroundings.
Llanfairpwll
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('St Mary's Church by the white hazel pool, near the fierce whirlpool with the church of St Tysilio
by the red cave').
The village famous for having the longest name in Britain was also the birthplace of the British Women's
Institute and is now home to numerous excellent shops. Both the original Holyhead road tollhouse,
displaying tariff rates from 1895, and the restored railway station are well worth a visit.
Nearby Plas Newydd, home of the Marquess of Anglesey, is a splendid 18th century mansion with popular
fun days, cultural events and exhibitions.
LLangefni
The county town of LLangefni is also a cultural centre and home to Oriel Ynys Môn Anglesey Museum
& Art Gallery and Theatr Fach. Historically, nearby Penmynydd was the base of a powerful Anglesey
family whose decendents founded the Royal House of Tudor. There is a Tudor window and tomb in St Gredifael's Church.
The town has numerous pubs, cafés and shops together with an excellent Leisure Centre and nine-hole golf course.
Amlwch
If you are interested in industrial heritage then you'll love Amlwch. This now peaceful village was
once a thriving port and home to 6,ooo people.
The Visitors Centre at the old harbour exhibits memorabilia from Amlwch's mining and shipbuilding days
and there is a heritage trail around nearby Parys Mountain.
Amlwch offers great fishing, golf, circular walks and an Award Winning beach at nearby Llaneilian.
Historic sites include the Catholic Church of St Mary of the Sea, shaped like an upturned boat,
and the site of a 15th century battlemented church.
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