Historic churches · North Wales
Llangaffo
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Llangaffo is a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales. It lies along the B4419 and B4421 roads, north of Dwyran, south of Gaerwen and northwest of Llanidan. It is named after Caffo, a 6th-century sa
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bodorgan · 6.0 km
- Free entry
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Llangaffo, the nearest railway station is Bodorgan, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LL60 6NA, and entry to the church is free.
About
Llangaffo is a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales. It lies along the B4419 and B4421 roads, north of Dwyran, south of Gaerwen and northwest of Llanidan. It is named after Caffo, a 6th-century saint. A church, St Caffo's Church, is named after him. A war memorial, a village hall and a former primary school are also located in the village. The 1851 census recorded 138 people in the village, 75 males, 63 females and a parish area of 1,590 acres (640 ha). It is in the community of Rhosyr, and until 1984 was a community itself. The 2011 census recorded a population of 357. Since 2023, Llangaffo reverted its ghost town status.
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From the Wikipedia article
Llangaffo is a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales. It lies along the B4419 and B4421 roads, north of Dwyran, south of Gaerwen and northwest of Llanidan. It is named after Caffo, a 6th-century saint. A church, St Caffo's Church, is named after him. A war memorial, a village hall and a former primary school are also located in the village. The 1851 census recorded 138 people in the village, 75 males, 63 females and a parish area of 1,590 acres (640 ha). It is in the community of Rhosyr, and until 1984 was a community itself. The 2011 census recorded a population of 357. Since 2023, Llangaffo reverted its ghost town status.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1892, -4.3300
- District
- Isle of Anglesey
- Parish
- Rhosyr
- Postcode
- LL60 6NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ynys Môn
- Nearest railway station
- Bodorgan — 6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Llangaffo (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Llangaffo?
- Llangaffo is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL60 6NA), in the parish of Rhosyr.
- What is Llangaffo?
- Llangaffo is a village in Anglesey, in north-west Wales. It lies along the B4419 and B4421 roads, north of Dwyran, south of Gaerwen and northwest of Llanidan. It is named after Caffo, a 6th-century sa
- How do I get to Llangaffo?
- The nearest railway station is Bodorgan, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL60 6NA.
- Is Llangaffo free to visit?
- Yes, Llangaffo is free to enter.
- How do I get to Llangaffo?
- The nearest railway station is Bodorgan, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL60 6NA.