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Holy Island, Anglesey

Holy Island (Welsh: Ynys Gybi) is a large island (15 square miles) lying to the west of the larger Isle of Anglesey, from which it is separated by a narrow, winding channel but to which it is joined by a broad causeway and a bridge. It is part of the county of Anglesey. It is within the council area of Isle of Anglesey.

Primary Name(s): Holy Island (English)   Ynys Gybi (Welsh)
Place Type: Island
Historic County: Anglesey
Lat, Long: 53.279015,-4.6262397
Grid Reference: SH 2500 7900
Council Area: Isle of Anglesey CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature: Welsh Assembly (Senedd)
GBPN ID:  GBPN51457

 GBPN URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Holy_Island,_Anglesey_51457
 Wikishire: https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Holy_Island%2C_Anglesey