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Anglesey
Anglesey is a separate island located off the western North Wales Coast and the county of Gwynedd and is largely a farming community although it also supports a thriving tourist industry. Major towns on the island are Holyhead, Llangefni, Rhosneigr, Amlwch and Beaumaris. Holyhead serves as a a major port between Britain and Ireland with daily ferry services.
The island was originally named Mon and is connected to the mainland by two bridges The Britannia Bridge and The Menai Bridge. The A55 provides a fast road connection between the port of Holyhead and Menai Bridge where it crosses the Menai Straits.
Beaumaris
Beaumaris is situated on the east coast of Anglesey in North Wales overlooking the Snowdonia Mountains and Bay of Conwy. The town is approximately 6 miles south from the A55 and Britannia Bridge.
Once the capital of the island the town boasts a well preserved castle as well as a number of other attractions making it an ideal location for a short visit or as a base from which to explore North Wales.
The castle was originally constructed by King Edward I in 1295 as the last of the 'Iron Ring' of fortresses meant to subdue the Welsh uprisings.
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