Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone

Heritage Site in Anglesey

Wales

Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone

Millennium Cross, Trearddur Bay This Millennium Celtic Cross, made from Anglesey limestone from Moelfre Quarry, is situated just behind the promenade on Towyn y Capel beach. A plaque at the base of the cross reads:
“Croes Mileniwm Santes Ffraid
Codwyd 22 Mehefin 2000”
(Saint Ffraid’s Millennium Cross erected 22 June 2000)

The words &quot;St Bride, Pray for Us&quot; are inscribed in four languages, English, Latin, Irish and Welsh; one on each side of the plinth.

The name Santes Ffraid is the Welsh version of Saint Bride (or &quot;Brigid&quot;) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid_of_Kildare" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid_of_Kildare">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> . According to legend, she was carried over the Irish Sea, and arrived at Trearddur Bay beach, on a square of green turf. Halfway up the 8 foot-high cross is a carving representing a hand carrying a flame. This symbolises the light from Kildare, Ireland. — Millennium Cross, Trearddur Bay Credit: David Dixon

Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone is a prominent heritage site located on the Isle of Anglesey in Wales. This historical monument is situated in a beautiful rural setting, near the village of Llanddaniel Fab.

The standing stone is a single, tall monolith made of local limestone. It stands at an impressive height of approximately 4.8 meters (16 feet) and is estimated to weigh around 16 tons. The stone is believed to date back to the late Neolithic or early Bronze Age, making it over 4,000 years old.

Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone is known for its unique shape and imposing presence. It has a slightly tapering form, with a broader base narrowing towards the top. The stone is freestanding and has not undergone any significant changes or modifications over the centuries, preserving its original appearance.

The purpose of Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone remains a subject of speculation. Some theories suggest that it may have served as a marker for a burial site or as a boundary stone. Others propose that it had a ceremonial or religious significance, possibly being a focal point for rituals or gatherings.

Despite its age, Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone has managed to withstand the test of time and remains intact. It attracts visitors from all over who come to admire its ancient beauty and ponder over its mysterious origins. The site is accessible to the public, offering a glimpse into the rich history and heritage of Anglesey.

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Millennium Cross, Trearddur Bay This Millennium Celtic Cross, made from Anglesey limestone from Moelfre Quarry, is situated just behind the promenade on Towyn y Capel beach. A plaque at the base of the cross reads:
“Croes Mileniwm Santes Ffraid
Codwyd 22 Mehefin 2000”
(Saint Ffraid’s Millennium Cross erected 22 June 2000)

The words &quot;St Bride, Pray for Us&quot; are inscribed in four languages, English, Latin, Irish and Welsh; one on each side of the plinth.

The name Santes Ffraid is the Welsh version of Saint Bride (or &quot;Brigid&quot;) <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid_of_Kildare" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brigid_of_Kildare">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> . According to legend, she was carried over the Irish Sea, and arrived at Trearddur Bay beach, on a square of green turf. Halfway up the 8 foot-high cross is a carving representing a hand carrying a flame. This symbolises the light from Kildare, Ireland.

Millennium Cross, Trearddur Bay

This Millennium Celtic Cross, made from Anglesey limestone from Moelfre Quarry, is situated just behind the promenade on Towyn y Capel beach. A plaque at the base of the cross reads: “Croes Mileniwm Santes Ffraid Codwyd 22 Mehefin 2000” (Saint Ffraid’s Millennium Cross erected 22 June 2000) The words "St Bride, Pray for Us" are inscribed in four languages, English, Latin, Irish and Welsh; one on each side of the plinth. The name Santes Ffraid is the Welsh version of Saint Bride (or "Brigid") Link

. According to legend, she was carried over the Irish Sea, and arrived at Trearddur Bay beach, on a square of green turf. Halfway up the 8 foot-high cross is a carving representing a hand carrying a flame. This symbolises the light from Kildare, Ireland.

Towyn y Capel Beach, Trearddur Bay

Towyn y Capel Beach, Trearddur Bay

Trearddur Bay IRB Station RNLI station at Trearddur Bay.

Trearddur Bay IRB Station

RNLI station at Trearddur Bay.

Porth y Corwgl

Porth y Corwgl

Trearddur Bay

Trearddur Bay

Post Office, Treaddur

Post Office, Treaddur

Lon Isallt by the Waterfront Inn Trearddur

Lon Isallt by the Waterfront Inn Trearddur

Craig-y-Mor house on its rock from Main road

Craig-y-Mor house on its rock from Main road

Craig-y-Mor above Porth-y-Afon

Craig-y-Mor above Porth-y-Afon

Porth-yr-Afon from Lon Isallt

Porth-yr-Afon from Lon Isallt

Lon Isallt looking west from Craig y Mor entrance

Lon Isallt looking west from Craig y Mor entrance

Footpath to Craig-y-Mor from Lon Isallt

Footpath to Craig-y-Mor from Lon Isallt

Porth-y-Post from Lon Isallt

Porth-y-Post from Lon Isallt

Roadworks on Lon Isallt above Porth-y-Pwll

Roadworks on Lon Isallt above Porth-y-Pwll

Lon Isallt above Porth-y-Post Footpath sign can be seen

Lon Isallt above Porth-y-Post

Footpath sign can be seen

Lon Isallt west from Porth-y-Post

Lon Isallt west from Porth-y-Post

White House on the road to Porth-y-post

White House on the road to Porth-y-post

Porth-y-post On a wet grey Summer&#039;s day.

Porth-y-post

On a wet grey Summer's day.

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Tŷ Mawr Standing Stone is located at Grid Ref: SH2580 (Lat: 53.2967, Lng: -4.6214)

Unitary Authority: Isle of Anglesey

Police Authority: North Wales

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