Holyhead
town in the county of Anglesey in Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Holyhead (Welsh: Caergybi) is the largest town and community on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. The town is an important port that serves Ireland. The 2011 census found that the town had 11,431 residents.
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Holyhead
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St. Mary's Help of Christians Church | |
Location within Anglesey | |
Population | 11,431 (2011 census) |
OS grid reference | SH2482 |
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Ceremonial county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | HOLYHEAD |
Postcode district | LL65 |
Dialling code | 01407 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
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The town's name in Welsh means "Cybi's fort".
It used to have a large aluminium smelting industry, using the large smelters on the outskirts of the town. However, the aluminium company closed in September 2009.
The Anglesey Coastal Path starts and finishes here.