Llangristiolus | |
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Sheep at Tan-yr-Allt Farm, Llangristiolus | |
Location within Anglesey | |
Population | 1,357 (2011) [1] |
OS grid reference | SH4373 |
Principal area | |
Preserved county | |
Country | Wales |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | BODORGAN |
Postcode district | LL62 |
Dialling code | 01248 |
Police | North Wales |
Fire | North Wales |
Ambulance | Welsh |
UK Parliament | |
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament | |
Llangristiolus is a village and community in the middle of Anglesey, Wales, southwest of Llangefni, and is named after Saint Cristiolus. The River Cefni flows through the village. The village is within a mile of the A5 and A55 roads. The village of Rhostrehwfa is in the community.
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