Holyhead, Port town in Isle of Anglesey, Wales.
Holyhead is a port town in Isle of Anglesey, Wales that stretches along the Irish Sea on Holy Island. Streets run from the harbor up to residential areas and shops, while the coastal path winds around the rocky shoreline.
A Celtic king fortified the island in the 5th century AD against Irish attacks from the sea. The Romans had already built a fort centuries earlier, and its walls later enclosed the churchyard.
The medieval church sits within late Roman walls from the 3rd or 4th century AD that still run around the churchyard today. Visitors can enter through the gate and see the old stones up close.
Ferries depart regularly toward Ireland, and the harbor is within walking distance from the center. Coastal paths offer views over the open sea and lead to quieter coves outside the town.
A Neolithic burial chamber sits about 1.5 miles (2.5 km) southeast and ranks among the oldest surviving structures in the region. The stones date from a time long before the Romans and Celts.
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