Llangaffo, Anglesey, Wales Genealogy

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History
LLANGAFO (LLAN-GAFFO), a parish, in the union of Carnarvon, hundred of Menai, county of Anglesey, North Wales, 5 miles (N. W. by N.) from Carnarvon. This parish derives its name from the dedication of its church to St. Caffo, who flourished in this part of Wales about the middle of the sixth century. The church, a small ancient edifice, situated on an eminence overlooking the Malltraeth marsh, has been rebuilt.

LLANGAFFO, a parish in the hundred of Menai, county Anglesey, 4 miles N.W. of Carnarvon, its post town, and 4 S. of Llangefni. It is situated in the vicinity of the Chester and Holyhead railway, the Gaerwen station being a short distance from the village. For more information see Llangaffo, Anglesey at Genuki.org.uk

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