Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll, Anglesey, Wales Genealogy

Wales Anglesey  Anglesey Parishes Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll

History
LLANFAIR PWLLGWYNGYLL, a parish in the hundred of Tyndaethwy, county Anglesey, 5 miles S.W. of Beaumaris, and 3 from Bangor, its post town. It is situated on the western coast of Menai Strait, in the vicinity of the eddy known as the Swelly Rocks whirlpool. The latter half of the name of this place signifies the "raging pool." The village is situated on the turnpike road near the line of the Holyhead railway, which has 4 station here. For more information see Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll at Genuki.org.uk

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