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Holyhead, Anglesey

Holyhead is the largest town in the county of Anglesey. It is a major port serving ships from Ireland. Despite being by far the county's largest town, Holyhead is neither the county town nor is it actually on the island of Anglesey, but on Holy Island. The town is within the council area of Isle of Anglesey.

Place Type: Town
Alternative name(s): Caergybi
Historic County: Anglesey
Island: Holy Island (Anglesey)
Lat, Long: 53.312796,-4.632879
Grid Reference: SH 2469 8277
Community (Civil Parish): Holyhead C
Council Area: Isle of Anglesey CA
Police Area: North Wales PA
Devolved Legislature:  Welsh Assembly (Senedd)

GBPN ID: 22540
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Holyhead,_Anglesey_22540

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