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Nice little visit to cemaes bay church today St Patrick's, CemaesSt Padrig (or Patrick) ‘new’ Church was built and conse...
05/09/2026

Nice little visit to cemaes bay church today St Patrick's, Cemaes
St Padrig (or Patrick) ‘new’ Church was built and consecrated in 1865 in the village of Cemaes Bay, during a time of much church building across the island. Many ancient churches had fallen into disrepair or were now at some distance from where the majority of parishioners lived. Llanbadrig Church’s exposed cliff-top position made it difficult to access during bad weather, with even funerals delayed at times.



The new church was designed in the Early English style by Henry Kennedy, a 19th century London-born architect who did much work for the Diocese of Bangor over a 50 year period. In the 1990s a parish room was added on the north side of the church, providing kitchen and toilet facilities.



The fine stained glass in the east window shows St Patrick, as well as St Deiniol (the first Bishop of Bangor) and St David (patron saint of Wales, who consecrated Deiniol as bishop in 545). At the west end of the church there is a triptych of gospel scenes, which previously stood behind the altar.



The privet hedge surrounding the church grounds is over 100 years old, having been planted in 1911.

Moelfre Lifeboat Station on the Isle of Anglesey was established in 1848 by the Anglesey Association for the Preservatio...
04/09/2026

Moelfre Lifeboat Station on the Isle of Anglesey was established in 1848 by the Anglesey Association for the Preservation of Life from Shipwreck before management transferred to the RNLI in 1855. Key Dates and Milestones1848: Station founded with a stone boathouse built at Porth Neigwl.1875: A new lifeboat house was constructed at Porth Neigwl (now known as the "Old Lifeboat House").1909: The current active station location and slipway were established.2013: A modern £2.7 million facility upgrade welcomed the Tamar-class all-weather lifeboat named Kiwi, funded by a bequest from New Zealander Reginald James Clark.2018: An inshore D-class lifeboat named Enfys 2 joined the station. Legendary Rescues and HeroesRowland Hughes (1884): Coxswain Hughes received a Silver Medal after saving 49 lives across nearly 34 years of service.Dic Evans (1954–1970): One of the most famous coxswains in RNLI history, Richard "Dic" Evans served for decades and won two RNLI Gold Medals. He earned his first gold medal for rescuing the crew of the motor coaster Hindlea during a fierce 1959 hurricane, exactly 100 years after the tragic Royal Charter shipwreck off Anglesey. His second gold medal followed in 1966 for rescuing the crew of the Greek ship Nafsiporos. A bronze statue commemorating Dic Evans stands near the local Seawatch Centre.

Porth Padrig, also known as White Lady Bay, is a secluded cove on the northern coast of Anglesey near Llanbadrig, famous...
04/09/2026

Porth Padrig, also known as White Lady Bay, is a secluded cove on the northern coast of Anglesey near Llanbadrig, famous for its striking white sea stack and ties to early Celtic legend. The "Ladi Wen" (White Lady)The Sea Stack: At the middle of the crescent-shaped beach stands a tall, natural quartzite sea stack that gleams white in the light.The Legend: Locals named the stack Y Ladi Wen (the White Lady) after a phantom from Welsh and Celtic mythology.Folklore: Traditionally, the Ladi Wen was a ghostly apparition of a woman dressed in white who would appear in Welsh folklore, sometimes used as a cautionary figure to warn misbehaving children. St. Patrick's ConnectionThe Shipwreck: The cove and surrounding area are deeply tied to St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The Safe Harbor: Legend says that in 440 AD, Patrick was shipwrecked on nearby Middle Mouse island (Ynys Badrig) and crawled ashore to safety at this very cove.: He reportedly took shelter in a local cave before founding the nearby Eglwys Llanbadrig (St. Patrick's Church), recognized as the oldest church site in Wales.The prominent white quartz stack contrasts sharply against red iron-stained rocks and Precambrian strata, which geological groups like GeoMôn UNESCO Global Geopark note may have been altered by ancient hydrothermal activity. Mining History: The beach also features a small man-made cave or mine adit, which was carved into the cliffs during past local efforts to prospect for iron ore. Would you like to know walking directions from Cemaes Bay or details on visiting the nearby St. Patrick's Church?National TrustExploring Cemaes to Llanbadrig - Wales - National Trust* Walking in Cemaes. Cemaes is a traditional fishing village on the northern coast of Anglesey with the river Wygr flowing from nearby Parys Mountain into the b...Dioni Holiday CottagesExplore Anglesey Series | Cemaes | Dioni Holiday Cottages26 Apr 2021 — Ladi Wen is the name of a Welsh folk legend ghost who is said to haunt children who misbehave. The white quartzite stack in the middle of Porth Padrig / White L...Dioni Holiday CottagesThings To Do In Anglesey | North Wales - Dioni Holiday Cottages30 Jun 2023 — Porth Padrig / White Lady Bay Park at the free car park near St Patrick's church in Llanbadrig and follow the footpath down to the beach. You will find a beauti...Oyster Holiday CottagesPorth Padrig | Oyster Holiday CottagesPorth Padrig is a secluded cove on Anglesey's northern coast, reached along the Wales Coast Path near Llanbadrig. Its small sandy beach is framed by rugged clif...www.one-foot.comPorth Wen Brickworks from Camaes. - One FootFrom the summit of Torllwyn views to Trwynbychan over Porth Wen. Porth Wen including the Shoreline Brickworks. Looking west along the coast from Torllwyn, takin...Beach GuideThe White Lady at Porth Padrig Photo - UK Beach Guide15 Oct 2011 — This quartzite sea stack appears white in certain lighting conditions, giving rise to its mythological name, Ladi Wen, or White Lady. It is situated on Llanbadr...Beach GuidePorth Padrig Beach, Anglesey | Parking, Dogs, Facilities & PhotosPorth Padrig Beach Guide ... Secluded sandy cove near the village of Llanbadrig on Anglesey's north coast. The large crescent shaped bay is backed by cliffs but...GeoMôn UNESCO Global GeoparkPorth Padrig RIGS - GeoMôn UNESCO Global GeoparkIn the south-east section of the bay, an impressive white quartzitic stack ('White Lady') is juxtaposed with bright-red ironstone and other iron-stained rocks. ...Instagram·geomon_geoparcHere lies Cantre'r gwaelod? Cantre' ...13 Sept 2025 — Y Ladi Wen. 🔈Mae 'Y Ladi Wen' wedi'i gysegru i'r clogwyn môr gwyn, cwartsit, ym Mhorth Padrig. Rhoddodd ei olwg y rheswm dros ei enw mytholegol, Ladi Wen, neu'Facebook·People's Collection WalesSt Patrick and the church on the edge of the sea Llanbadrig Church stands on the cliffs ...9 Apr 2026 — 📍Eglwys Llandbadrig (St. Patricks Church), Cemaes Bay. The Dalai Lama once described it as “the most peaceful spot on Earth.” According to legend, back in 440 ...CemaesEglwys Llanbadrig (St. Patrick's Church) - CemaesHaving made his way ashore from the small islet now known as Ynys Badrig (St. Patrick's Island), the bishop took refuge in a small cave with a nearby well. Patr... (Information from Google )

Nice little visit to llanfechell church today
04/09/2026

Nice little visit to llanfechell church today

The Wylfa bat houses (collectively referred to as bat barns) are custom, purpose-built ecological mitigation structures ...
04/09/2026

The Wylfa bat houses (collectively referred to as bat barns) are custom, purpose-built ecological mitigation structures built near Cemaes, Isle of Anglesey, Wales. on-new-purpose-built-bat-barn-for-bats-constructed-by-horizon-nuclear-power-for-wylfa-newydd-cemaes-isle-of-anglesey-wales-uk-britainThey were commissioned by Horizon Nuclear Power and constructed by local firm DU Construction Ltd as part of the environmental safeguards for the Wylfa Newydd nuclear power station project (information from Google)

19/08/2026

Few videos of us on the bikes today

Good fun day out on the bikes today
19/08/2026

Good fun day out on the bikes today

Hen Eglwys Sant Afran the Old Church of St Afran, St Ieuan & St Sannan) in Llantrisant, Anglesey, is a medieval, isolate...
28/07/2026

Hen Eglwys Sant Afran the Old Church of St Afran, St Ieuan & St Sannan) in Llantrisant, Anglesey, is a medieval, isolated rural church dating back to the 14th century. It features a 17th-century L-shaped south chapel, fell into severe ruin during the 20th century, and became the first Welsh church rescued by the Friends of Friendless Churches in 1978.Early Origins and DedicationNamed Saints: Dedicated to three saints—Afran, Ieuan, and Sannan (with Afran potentially linked to the 6th-century Bishop St Afan).First Record: Mentioned in the 1254 Valuation of Norwich as Ecclesia de Llansann, indicating a place of worship existed on or near the site from at least the 13th century.Original Settlement: Believed to have once sat at the heart of a small village that has long since vanished, leaving the medieval structure isolated in fields near derelict stone homesteads.Architectural DevelopmentNave and Chancel: The core structure of the nave and chancel was built during the 14th century.South Chapel: A distinct L-shaped south chapel was added to the building in the 17th century.Interiors and Artifacts: Contains 18th-century box pews, simple slate slab altars, and rare 1669 and 1670 Baroque memorial plaques.The Font: Features a 12th-century circular baptismal font that is actually English in origin, brought to Anglesey from Buckinghamshire in the 1970s after the church at Grove was converted into a house.Abandonment and PreservationSuperseded in 1899: Replaced as the active parish worship site when a new Victorian church was built roughly 1 mile (1.5 km) to the east.Dereliction: Descended into deep disrepair and roofless ruin by the middle of the 20th century.Rescue and Care: Partially reroofed in 1968 by the Department of the Environment, then formally vested to the Friends of Friendless Churches on a 999-year lease in 1978 to secure its long-term preservation(information from Google)

Llannerch-y-medd wind mill
14/07/2026

Llannerch-y-medd wind mill

Couple of standing stones I seen on my journey
14/07/2026

Couple of standing stones I seen on my journey

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