Aberffraw

Settlement in Anglesey

Wales

Aberffraw

A4080 Merddyn-y-bit A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.
A4080 Merddyn-y-bit Credit: David Dixon

Aberffraw is a small village located on the western coast of Anglesey, an island in North Wales. Situated at the mouth of the Afon Ffraw river, Aberffraw is known for its picturesque setting and rich history.

The village is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, with expansive sandy beaches and dunes that attract visitors throughout the year. Aberffraw Beach, in particular, offers a tranquil escape and is popular among both locals and tourists for swimming, sunbathing, and leisurely walks.

Historically, Aberffraw holds great significance as the former capital of the Kingdom of Gwynedd, one of the most powerful kingdoms in medieval Wales. The remains of the royal court of Aberffraw, including a motte and bailey castle, can still be seen today, providing a glimpse into the village's past.

Aberffraw also boasts a rich cultural heritage, with Welsh being spoken by many of its residents. The village has a strong sense of community and is home to a small but vibrant population. The local pub, Y Goron (The Crown), serves as a gathering place for residents and visitors to enjoy traditional Welsh food and drinks.

For those interested in exploring the area further, Aberffraw is conveniently located near several attractions on Anglesey, including the picturesque village of Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch and the stunning beaches of Rhosneigr.

Overall, Aberffraw offers a tranquil and historic setting for visitors to relax, explore, and immerse themselves in the natural beauty and rich culture of Anglesey.

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Aberffraw Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.19139/-4.464896 or Grid Reference SH3568. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

A4080 Merddyn-y-bit A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.
A4080 Merddyn-y-bit
A small house at the junction of the A4080 and a minor road joining from the north.
Junction on the A4080 near Anglesey Circuit
Junction on the A4080 near Anglesey Circuit
Rural Cottage
Rural Cottage
Merddyn-y-bit
Merddyn-y-bit
Minor road near Aberffraw
Minor road near Aberffraw
St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century.

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St. Cwyfan’s Chapel, Anglesey
St Cwyfan's Church is a Grade II listed medieval church in Anglesey, Wales. Located on the small tidal island. It is popularly known as the "Little Church in the Sea". The church dates from the 12th century, with some renovations made in the 19th century. LinkExternal link
Traeth Mawr
Traeth Mawr
Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw
Cattle Grazing, Tywyn Aberffraw
Layby on the A4080 crossing Tywyn Aberffraw The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Layby on the A4080 crossing Tywyn Aberffraw
The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Approaching Aberffraw on the A4080 The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Approaching Aberffraw on the A4080
The A4080 road runs for 24½ miles along the southwestern side of Anglesey. It starts on the A5 at Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and passes through several villages before terminating on the A5 between Bryngwran and Gwalchmai.
Aberffraw Aberffraw is a small village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey by the west bank of the Afon Ffraw. Access by road is by way of the A4080.
Aberffraw
Aberffraw is a small village on the southwest coast of the Isle of Anglesey by the west bank of the Afon Ffraw. Access by road is by way of the A4080.
Pont Aberffraw A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry built in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built.

It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Pont Aberffraw
A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry built in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 LinkExternal link ).
Pont Aberffraw A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry constructed in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built.

It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=5259">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Pont Aberffraw
A single-span, hump-backed bridge of rubble masonry constructed in 1731 across Afon Ffraw. The bridge is now in use as a footbridge over the river having been closed to vehicular traffic when the new road bridge spanning the Afon Ffraw was built. It is grade II-listed (Cadw reference 5258 LinkExternal link ).
Afon Ffraw at Aberffraw
Afon Ffraw at Aberffraw
Seion Methodist Chapel, Abberffraw Nineteenth century Methodist chapel. a slate plaque to the right of the entrance reads "Eglwys Fethodistaidd Seion 1887". Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20964 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20964" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://cadwpublic-api.azurewebsites.net/reports/listedbuilding/FullReport?lang=en&id=20964">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> ).
Seion Methodist Chapel, Abberffraw
Nineteenth century Methodist chapel. a slate plaque to the right of the entrance reads "Eglwys Fethodistaidd Seion 1887". Grade II listed building (Cadw reference 20964 LinkExternal link ).
Gate and field near Anglesey Circuit
Gate and field near Anglesey Circuit
Minor road near Aberffraw
Minor road near Aberffraw
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Aberffraw is located at Grid Ref: SH3568 (Lat: 53.19139, Lng: -4.464896)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

Also known as: Aberffro

What 3 Words

///shoving.indulgent.command. Near Rhosneigr, Isle of Anglesey

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 53.19139,-4.464896
Aberffraw
Is In: Anglesey
Name Ur: آبیرفراؤ
Place: village
Wikidata: Q319576
Lat/Long: 53.1915038/-4.4643722
Barrier: block
Bicycle: yes
Foot: yes
Horse: yes
Motorcycle: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1921479/-4.4628267
Barrier: block
Lat/Long: 53.1921395/-4.461932
Barrier: kissing_gate
Foot: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1896144/-4.4660552
Bus Stop
Aberffraw
Bench: yes
Bus: yes
Public Transport: platform
Shelter: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1919685/-4.4640968
Telephone
Operator: BT
Operator Wikidata: Q593786
Payment Coins: yes
Lat/Long: 53.1917208/-4.4646353
Post Box
Operator: Royal Mail
Operator Wikidata: Q638098
Ref: LL63 201
Lat/Long: 53.1917483/-4.4646712
Natural: spring
Lat/Long: 53.1921413/-4.4630597
Power: substation
Lat/Long: 53.191249/-4.463426
Direction: SE
Generator Method: photovoltaic
Generator Output Electricity: yes
Generator Solar Modules: 8
Generator Source: solar
Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel
Location: roof
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 53.1913597/-4.4658458
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