Rhosybol

Rhosybol is a village and community in Anglesey, Wales. The community population at the 2011 census was 1,078. Located 2.5 miles south of the town of Amlwch, the village is close to both Llyn Alaw, the largest body of water on the island, and Parys Mountain, the site of the historic copper mines which lies just to the north.

Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Type: Village with 1,050 residents
Description: village and community in Anglesey, Wales, UK
Also known as: “Rhos y Bol” and “Rhosybol Community”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Parys Mountain and Capel Bethania, Rhosybol.

Parys Mountain

Archaeological site

Photo: Mark.murphy, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Parys Mountain is located south of the town of Amlwch in north east Anglesey, Wales. Originally known as Trysclwyn, the high ground is reputed to have gained its current name when it was given to Robert Parys, Chamberlain of North Wales by Henry IV.

Capel Bethania, Rhosybol

Church

Photo: Nigel Williams, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Capel Bethania, Rhosybol is a church.

Llyn Alaw

Reservoir

Photo: Phil Williams, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Llyn Alaw is a man-made reservoir on Anglesey, North Wales, managed by Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. It is a shallow lake and was built in 1966. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and a destination for overwintering birds. Llyn Alaw is situated 2½ miles southwest of Rhosybol.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Amlwch and Penysarn.

Amlwch

Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Amlwch is a small community in Anglesey, although it is rural it is not a quaint or especially pleasant location.

Penysarn

Village

Photo: Eric Jones, CC BY-SA 2.0.

Penysarn is a small village located within the community of Llaneilian, in the north-eastern corner of Anglesey, Wales. It is on the north-eastern side of Parys Mountain, at approximately 140–150 feet above sea level. Penysarn is situated 2½ miles northeast of Rhosybol.