Historic churches · North Wales
Llannerch-y-medd
Llannerch-y-medd, sometimes spelt Llanerchymedd, is a small village and community on the Isle of Anglesey in North West Wales. In 2011, it had a population of 1,360, of whom more than 70% were Welsh s
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Llannerch-y-medd, sometimes spelt Llanerchymedd, is a small village and community on the Isle of Anglesey in North West Wales. In 2011, it had a population of 1,360, of whom more than 70% were Welsh speaking. It is historically a market town.
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Llannerch-y-medd, sometimes spelt Llanerchymedd, is a small village and community on the Isle of Anglesey in North West Wales. In 2011, it had a population of 1,360, of whom more than 70% were Welsh speaking. It is historically a market town.
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Background
History
Llannerch means "a woodland clearing". The word medd in the name is Welsh for mead, which is made from honey, and the name may be related to the production of honey for mead. Agricultural markets began to be held in the village in the 1600s; this market was the only one to be run on Anglesey other than the market at Beaumaris. In 1831 the first wool fair was held in Anglesey, with the location alternating between Llannerch-y-medd and Llangefni. Other industries carried out in the village in the 1800s included the manufacturing of snuff and rock. It also was home to shoemakers, who constructed the shoes for the miners in Parys Mountain. Just to the northeast of the village is the hill called…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3303, -4.3756
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Llannerch-y-medd
- Postcode
- LL71 8EA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
Sources
- wikipedia: Llannerch-y-medd (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llannerch-y-medd?
- Llannerch-y-medd is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL71 8EA), in the parish of Llannerch-y-medd.
- Is Llannerch-y-medd free to visit?
- Yes, Llannerch-y-medd is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llannerch-y-medd?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL71 8EA. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.