Llanbedrgoch
Llanbedrgoch (ⓘ) is a hamlet and post town, a mile south of the town of Benllech and west of Red Wharf Bay, on the island of Anglesey (Welsh: Ynys Môn), north Wales. The parish church is St Peter's Church, Llanbedrgoch, a Grade II* listed building that dates back to the 15th century.[1]
| Llanbedrgoch | |
|---|---|
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  Llanbedrgoch Location within Anglesey | |
| OS grid reference | SH509804 |
| Community | |
| Principal area | |
| Preserved county | |
| Country | Wales |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LLANBEDRGOCH |
| Postcode district | LL76 |
| Dialling code | 01248 |
| Police | North Wales |
| Fire | North Wales |
| Ambulance | Welsh |
| UK Parliament | |
| Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
The historical settlements in the area have been subject of archaeological exploration.[2] The village hosted the National Eisteddfod of Wales in 1999.
Prior to the 2013 council elections, Llanbedrgoch was a single councillor ward to the Isle of Anglesey County Council, though following The Isle of Anglesey (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2012 the ward was amalgamated into a new multi-councillor ward, Lligwy.[3]
Notable people
- Gwyn Hughes Jones (born 1969) operatic tenor in romantic Italian operatic repertoire.
- Kiri Pritchard-McLean (born 1986), a Welsh comedian and writer.
References
- Cadw. "Church of St Peter (5374)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 4 June 2013.
- "The Viking age settlement at Llanbedrgoch". National Museum Wales. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
- "Isle of Anglesey (Electoral Arrangements) Order 2012" (PDF). legislation.gov.uk. The National Archives. Retrieved 12 March 2019.
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