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Village and community in Anglesey, Wales From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Llanddona (Welsh: [ɬanˈðɔna]; ) is a village and community in Anglesey, Wales. Located between Benllech and Beaumaris, it is popular as a holiday destination, particularly for families and is noted for its sandy beach. Llanddona has no shops; however, it has a riding school and a public house. At the 2001 census it had a population of 639,[1] increasing to 691 at the 2011 census.[2]
Llanddona | |
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Llanddona | |
Map of the community in Isle of Anglesey | |
Location within Anglesey | |
Population | 691 (2011) |
OS grid reference | SH5779 |
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Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BEAUMARIS |
Postcode district | LL58 |
Dialling code | 01248 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Llanddona transmitting station is located approximately one mile to the north east of the village. The station is the main broadcasting site for television and radio in north Wales.
St Dona's Church, Llanddona, dates from 610,[3] although the present building was erected in 1873.
Llanddona is said to have once been home to a family of witches, whose powers descended from mother to daughter.[4]
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