Historic churches · North Wales
Penysarn
Penysarn (; Welsh pronunciation: [pɛnˈsarn]) is a small village located within the community of Llaneilian, in the north-eastern corner of Anglesey, Wales. It is on the north-eastern side of Parys Mou
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Free entry
About
Penysarn (; Welsh pronunciation: [pɛnˈsarn]) is a small village located within the community of Llaneilian, in the north-eastern corner of Anglesey, Wales. It is on the north-eastern side of Parys Mountain, at approximately 140–150 feet (43–46 m) above sea level. The settlement expanded in the 18th century with the arrival of miners working at the nearby copper mines. The population as of the 2011 census was 595.
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Penysarn (; Welsh pronunciation: [pɛnˈsarn]) is a small village located within the community of Llaneilian, in the north-eastern corner of Anglesey, Wales. It is on the north-eastern side of Parys Mountain, at approximately 140–150 feet (43–46 m) above sea level. The settlement expanded in the 18th century with the arrival of miners working at the nearby copper mines. The population as of the 2011 census was 595.
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Background
History
Penysarn grew throughout the 18th century, close to what was once the world's largest copper mine, located at Parys Mountain. During this time, the mountain and surrounding area had their own nationally recognized currency, known as the Parys Penny, or Anglesey Penny. These coins were made from copper mined at the mountain. The village's early expansion was principally due to employment opportunities created by the busy mines and from providing ancillary services such as clog-making, blacksmithing and baking. Several light industrial companies existed in Penysarn until the 1990s, but employment today is largely limited to core services, such as the village shop and school. Tourism has…
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- Coordinates
- 53.3870, -4.3150
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Llaneilian
- Postcode
- LL69 9BZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
Sources
- wikipedia: Penysarn (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penysarn?
- Penysarn is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL69 9BZ), in the parish of Llaneilian.
- Is Penysarn free to visit?
- Yes, Penysarn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Penysarn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LL69 9BZ. It sits within the Ynys Môn parliamentary constituency.