The
History and other information about the Island of Anglesey
- Ynys Môn.
a Grey Seal Pup - born October 2007 - see more
photos here
Anglesey is located at the north west tip of Wales, and is part
of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Anglesey is the largest
island in England & Wales, yet has a relatively small population
of approximately 67,000. The name Anglesey is of Viking origin,
taken either from the personal name Ongull and `ey` - meaning
island, or - as a student of old Norse tells me - Ongull meaning
Strait.
Anglesey is surrounded by sandy beaches and rocky coasts with
caves, and the inland part of the island is for the most part
agricultural. Many of Anglesey's farmers have diversified into
providing holiday accommodation or themed attractions.
There are abundant and well preserved remains from the Neolithic and Bronze
ages, and native settlements from the Celtic period. We are working hard to
put them online, complete with photographs. All in all, Anglesey is an island
with plenty to see and do, and without finding yourself in a constant crowd.
Take time to smell the roses, and you will certainly have plenty of time to
do that on Anglesey. Please note that the majority of our photographs are in
thumbnail form and if you would like to see them full size you just have to
double click on the photograph.
Pre
Cambrian rock (some of the oldest rocks in Britain) covers
approximately two thirds of Anglesey. Anglesey is the driest
county in Wales, and has a prevailing south westerly wind.
Anglesey has a greater proportion of lowlands than any other
county in Wales, with Holyhead mountain being the highest point
at just 720 feet. There are only eight other `high` places
on Anglesey, ranging from 480 to 585 feet high.
Our aim is to provide everyone with up to date
information about what is happening (and has happened historically)
on Anglesey, and also to make it convenient for you to find businesses
and products available to the island.
We have put together what is the most complete pictorial record of churches
(unparralleled on the internet) past and present on Anglesey. We have charted
the history of both of the bridges at Menai. We tell a part of the amazing
history
of Moelfre
lifeboat,
and our
very own hero - Dic Evans. We show you a little about Anglesey's towns and
villages, and we let you know what there is to do on the island. A timeline
for Anglesey is now partially online, showing the history of the island. This
will be added to and completed right up to the present day. We have recorded
the history of the Training Ship Indefatigable - so long a part of life on
Anglesey. We are working on recording the history of some of Anglesey's most
important houses, and the people who once lived in them.
We have extensive pages (unparalleled on the internet) on ancient monuments
to be found on the island, along with sets of photos taken at the sites. These
will
be
regularly
added
to and
updated. They are a window on what life and conditions were on Anglesey upwards
of 4000 years ago. What better excuse for a day in the country? As with all
places these days, but especially because of their rural location, please do
take care to lock valuables out of sight when visiting any site.
Browse through all of our pages at your leisure, and keep coming back for more. 
We will continually upload fresh items of information,
to keep you right up to date with what is happening on Anglesey.
Please save this site as one of your favourites. Click on Favourites on your
browser, and then click on Add. This will preserve the location of our site.
We look forward to your returning time and time again, and we will endeavour
to make each visit worthwhile.
Anglesey
Môn Information Website.......................island
of the Celts. 