The Isle of Anglesey is very rich in history.
The ancient British camp at Din Lligwy still has the foundations of the settlement and is very atmospheric.
Llaneilian church itself dates from the 12th Century and is full of interest and only 100 yards away from Llanfoi.
The ancient church of Llanbadrig is thought to have been founded by Saint Patrick on his way to Ireland to convert the Irish. There is the site of Llywelyn's palace near Aberffrau on the south side of the Island.
Parys mountain, close to Amlwch, was the site of a thriving copper industry and is now a heritage site. There is an interesting walk over the mountain with information about its history.
Amlwch Port, one mile from Llanfoi, was involved in the copper industry and in ship building in the 18th and 19th century. There is now a heritage site at the Port where there is a small museum and a coffee shop. Both these places featured on the Restoration programme on BBC.
Plas Newydd is the home of the Marquess of Anglesey. It is now run by the National Trust. It is situated on the Menai Strait with spectacular views over Snowdonia. Of particular interest is a mural by Rex Whistler in the dining room.
http://www.anglesey-history.co.uk/places
Castles
Beaumaris Castle overlooks the Menai Straits and was built by Edward 1. Caernarfon and Conwy are not far away.
Bridges
The Menai Bridge was built by Thomas Telford from 1819. The need for a rail bridge to Holyhead brought the Brittania Bridge in 1850. Following a fire in in 1970, the structure was improved using metal arches, and the A55 road to Holyhead was added above the railway.
