Llangristiolus
Llangristiolus | |
![]() ![]() Llangristiolus |
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Population | 1,357 (2011)[1] |
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OS grid reference | SH4373 |
Principal area | Anglesey |
Ceremonial county | Gwynedd |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BODORGAN |
Postcode district | LL62 |
Dialling code | 01248 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
EU Parliament | Wales |
UK Parliament | Ynys Môn |
Welsh Assembly | Ynys Môn |
Coordinates: 53°14′06″N 4°20′42″W / 53.235°N 4.345°W
Llangristiolus is a village in the middle of Anglesey, Wales, southwest of Llangefni, and is named after Saint Cristiolus. The River Cefni flows through the village. The village is within a mile of the A5 and A55 roads.
The church of St Cristiolus, Llangristiolus, dates from the 12th century.
Notable people
- Meinir Gwilym - singer/songwriter, born in Llangristiolus and educated at Ysgol Henblas within the village.
- Elin Fflur - singer
- Edward Greenly - English geologist, buried at Llangristiolus
- Henry Maurice (theologian) - clergyman
- Richard Owen (minister) - Methodist minister and preacher
- Medwyn Williams - gardener
References
- ↑ "Community population 2011". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
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