Castell Mawr Rock

Castell Mawr is a large limestone rock on the western shore of in , north . It was probably once the site of an Iron Age fort, but today the rock is a protected refuge for nesting seabirds.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Red Wharf Bay and St Peter’s Church.

, also known as Traeth Coch, is a village and a sandy bay in Anglesey, . The bay lies between the villages of and . It is also close to Castell Mawr Rock, thought to be the site of an Iron Age fort.

Church
St Peter's Church, Llanbedrgoch, is a small medieval parish church near the village of in , north Wales. The oldest parts of the building date from the 15th century; it was extended in the 17th century and restored twice in the 19th century.

Church
St Mary's Church, Llanfair Mathafarn Eithaf is a small medieval church in , north Wales. The earliest parts of the building, including the nave and the north doorway, date from the 14th century.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Benllech and Llanddona.

is a village on the Isle of Anglesey in . It is in the community of , which has a population of 3,382. The name of village had been removed by the time of the 2011 census with the community being listed under Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf with the electoral ward being listed under Llanddyfnan.

is a small village on the heel of , north of Beaumaris. It has a long sandy beach and is a budget beach resort, with lots of nearby camping and caravan sites.

is a small village on the east coast of close to a collection of ancient sites, mostly Iron Age. It was a fishing village but the coast here is hazardous in nor'easterly weather, and there have been many shipwrecks.

Castell Mawr Rock

Latitude
53.3103° or 53° 18′ 37″ north
Longitude
-4.206° or 4° 12′ 22″ west
Elevation
82 feet (25 metres)
Open location code
9C5Q8Q6V+4H
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3497053109
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Wiki­data ID
Q18344304
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Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Red Wharf Bay and Llanbedrgoch.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include St. David’s Park and Benllech Beach.

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