Pentrefelin

Settlement in Anglesey

Wales

Pentrefelin

Great opencast from the viewing point on Parys Mountain Copper ore has been mined here from the early Bronze Age.
Great opencast from the viewing point on Parys Mountain Credit: Richard Hoare

Pentrefelin is a small village located on the island of Anglesey, off the northwest coast of Wales. Situated near the Menai Strait, Pentrefelin is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the Snowdonia National Park.

With a population of around 200 residents, Pentrefelin is a close-knit community that thrives on its peaceful and idyllic setting. The village is characterized by its charming traditional stone houses and narrow winding lanes, which add to its rural appeal.

Despite its small size, Pentrefelin has a rich history. It is believed to have been settled since ancient times, with evidence of Bronze Age burial mounds and Iron Age hillforts in the surrounding area. The village is also home to a historic church, St. Ffinan's Church, which dates back to the 12th century and is a notable architectural landmark.

While primarily a residential area, Pentrefelin benefits from its proximity to larger towns and amenities. The nearby town of Menai Bridge provides residents with access to shops, restaurants, and schools. Additionally, the village is well-connected, with regular bus services linking it to other parts of Anglesey and beyond.

For nature enthusiasts, Pentrefelin offers ample opportunities for outdoor activities. The surrounding countryside provides scenic walking and cycling trails, and the nearby Menai Strait is a popular spot for water sports such as sailing and kayaking.

Overall, Pentrefelin is a tranquil and picturesque village that offers a peaceful lifestyle in a beautiful natural setting.

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Pentrefelin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 53.398981/-4.3464758 or Grid Reference SH4491. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Great opencast from the viewing point on Parys Mountain Copper ore has been mined here from the early Bronze Age.
Great opencast from the viewing point on Parys Mountain
Copper ore has been mined here from the early Bronze Age.
Trig point Parys Mountain The flush bracket revealing OS BM S7305. <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4637442">SH4490 : OS Flush bracket on Parys Mountain</a>
Trig point Parys Mountain
The flush bracket revealing OS BM S7305. SH4490 : OS Flush bracket on Parys Mountain
Five sailed windmill Parys Mountain Built 1878 to help pump water from the mine.
Five sailed windmill Parys Mountain
Built 1878 to help pump water from the mine.
Rusting anchor Amlwch port
Rusting anchor Amlwch port
Panorama of Amlwch From the windmill on Parys Mountain.
Panorama of Amlwch
From the windmill on Parys Mountain.
OS Flush bracket on Parys Mountain On the trig point revealing OS BM S7305.<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4636587">SH4490 : Trig point Parys Mountain</a>
OS Flush bracket on Parys Mountain
On the trig point revealing OS BM S7305.SH4490 : Trig point Parys Mountain
Ruins of Mona Mine Yard Originally the offices, smithy, mortuary and stores were the focus of the mine's surface activities.
Ruins of Mona Mine Yard
Originally the offices, smithy, mortuary and stores were the focus of the mine's surface activities.
Five Sailed Windmill Located at Parys Mountain The windmill itself was built in the year 1878 upon the summit of Parys Mountain. The unique and unusual design of the windmill meant that it had 5 sails. Currently the building is used as a sheltered information site.
Five Sailed Windmill Located at Parys Mountain
The windmill itself was built in the year 1878 upon the summit of Parys Mountain. The unique and unusual design of the windmill meant that it had 5 sails. Currently the building is used as a sheltered information site.
Sampling Pool located at Parys Mountain The sampling pools would have been able to collect up to 50 tonnes per year of dissolved copper which was recovered by precipitation in addition to scrap iron.
Sampling Pool located at Parys Mountain
The sampling pools would have been able to collect up to 50 tonnes per year of dissolved copper which was recovered by precipitation in addition to scrap iron.
Inner harbour Porth Amlwch
Inner harbour Porth Amlwch
Green buoy at Porth Amlwch
Green buoy at Porth Amlwch
Winding mechanism At Porth Amlwch.
Winding mechanism
At Porth Amlwch.
Track on Parys Mountain The heather is starting to come to the fore adding to the colours of the scenery.
Track on Parys Mountain
The heather is starting to come to the fore adding to the colours of the scenery.
Sampling pool The sampling pools would have been able to collect up to 50 tonnes per year of dissolved copper which was recovered by precipitation in addition to scrap iron
Sampling pool
The sampling pools would have been able to collect up to 50 tonnes per year of dissolved copper which was recovered by precipitation in addition to scrap iron
Hillside Opencast Disused opencast mine.
Hillside Opencast
Disused opencast mine.
Melin y Borth, Amlwch Completed in 1816, this was the tallest windmill on Anglesey.
Melin y Borth, Amlwch
Completed in 1816, this was the tallest windmill on Anglesey.
Melin Adda, Pentrefelin Thought to have been constructed sometime in the 1790s. It closed in 1912. Now converted to a dwelling.
Melin Adda, Pentrefelin
Thought to have been constructed sometime in the 1790s. It closed in 1912. Now converted to a dwelling.
Disused Railway, Amlwch This line led to the Associated Octel/Great Lakes Chemicals bromine production plant.
Disused Railway, Amlwch
This line led to the Associated Octel/Great Lakes Chemicals bromine production plant.
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Pentrefelin is located at Grid Ref: SH4491 (Lat: 53.398981, Lng: -4.3464758)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

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Pentrefelin
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