Malltraeth

After several abortive attempts, a 'cob' or dyke was built across Malltraeth Marsh during the 19th century, allowing land reclamation behind it. A road to Newborough was also built alongside the cob, allowing easier access to ferries across the Menai Strait. As a result the town grew significantly; however by the start of the 20th century the population began to decrease as people migrated to larger cities. The village takes its name from the expanse of sand which used to exist there, some of which survives downstream of the Cob. Malltraeth means "unwholesome strand" and is recorded from at least 1304. The extent of the previous strand or beach is reflected in the names Trefdraeth ("strand…