Heritage of GeoMôn
The Heritage of GeoMôn / Anglesey is very varied and, as this section develops, we will explore both natural biodiversity and human heritage from archaeology to more recent issues.
Beaumaris Castle is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site It was built by the English king Edward I, the last in his ring of fortifications to subdue the Welsh people. He started the first large scale quarrying at Penmon for limestone, gritstone and conglomerate?
Plenty of amazing geological sites, including Parys copper mine, said to have been the largest in the world in its heyday
There are innumerable ancient sites including churches dating back to time immemorial, such as Llanbadrig church which is supposed to have been founded by St Patrick where he was shipwrecked
Biodiversity – GeoMôn has many important habitats; Maritime heathland is a rare habitat and with two species of gorse and three of heather is a riot of colour in season