Parish in Isle of Anglesey, Wales
| Coordinates: | 53.315, -4.24 |
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| OS grid ref: | SH 50 82 |
| Dialling code: | 01248 (Bangor) |
Llanfair-Mathafarn-Eithaf is a small, rural community on the eastern side of the Isle of Anglesey, noted for its low-lying, agricultural landscape of hedgerows, pasture and lanes, with easy access to the island’s sheltered coastline and beaches. Rather than a single town it comprises scattered villages and farms, giving a relaxed, open feel typical of eastern Anglesey.
Historically church‑centred - 'llan' signalling the parish origin - the area still shows strong Welsh‑language and cultural traditions, with chapels, village halls and local events bringing people together. The local economy is chiefly agricultural, supplemented by small‑scale tourism and cottage industry, and there are several older buildings and community organisations reflecting a long rural history and a close‑knit social life.
LL74 8SH, LL74 8TH, LL73 8PW, LL74 8PY, LL74 8RP, LL78 8JT, LL74 8RB, LL74 8SU, LL74 8TT … See all