ANGLESEY, ISLE OF


Meaning of ANGLESEY, ISLE OF in English

ancient Mona

County (pop., 2001: 66,828), Wales.

It encompasses Anglesey island, the largest island in England and Wales (276 sq mi [715 sq km]), and Holy Island. Anglesey island is known for its ancient history and its prehistoric and Celtic remains. By 100 BC the Celts had colonized the island, which became a famous Druid centre and later a stronghold of resistance to the Romans. It finally fell to Edward I . Tourism is now an important part of the county's economy.

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