St Mary's Church

Anglesey & the North Coast


Built in 1307 at the same time that the castle was going up, this pretty Gothic church once ministered to the castle's garrison. Built directly into the old town wall, its exterior was remodelled in 1811; head inside to see more masonry dating to the original construction.


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