Aberffraw

Part of the country

Aberffraw is a village and municipality on the island of Anglesey in the County of Gwynedd, Wales.

General

Aberffraw is located on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey ( Ynys Mon in Welsh ), on the west bank of the river Afon Ffraw. Almost 80 % of the population use Welsh as their main language. The nearest train station is in Bodorgan, a post office in the village. The old St. Mary's Church ( probably from the 12th century ) is managed by the Friends of Friendless Churches. Near the place where the lake Llyn Coron, a Neolithic grave chamber at Barclodiad y Gawres and the church Saint Cwyfan from the 13th century are on a hill on the island Cribinau. This can only be reached by boat church the celebration of Mass will be held in the summer months, she is also very popular for weddings. Aberffraw has a sandy beach, which is part of the Anglesey Coastal Path is.

In the early Middle Ages Aberffraw was the seat of the kings of Gwynedd, the so-called Aberffraw dynasty for the period of about 860-1170 AD. The Royal Castle ( Llys ) was demolished by the Royal Annals of Edward I of England as building materials for nearby Beaumaris Castle.

Mythology

Branwen ferch Llyr In the story ( " Branwen, the daughter Llŷrs " ) is reported that the marriage between Princess Branwen of Gwynedd and the Irish king Matholwch held in Aberffraw. Here also the horses of the Irish were mutilated by Branwen's half-brother Efnisien, which almost led to war.

Gallery

Bridge over the Afon Ffraw

Aberffraw Bay with beach

Sign of the Coastal Path

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