Llangristiolus
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.
| Llangristiolus | |
|---|---|
 Sheep at Tan-yr-Allt Farm, Llangristiolus | |
  Llangristiolus Location within Anglesey | |
| Population | 1,357 (2011)[1] |
| OS grid reference | SH4373 |
| Principal area | |
| Ceremonial 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 |
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The church of St Cristiolus, Llangristiolus, dates from the 12th century.
Notable people
- Meinir Gwilym - singer/songwriter, born in Llangristiolus and educated at Ysgol Henblas within the village.
- Elin Fflur - singer
- Edward Greenly - English geologist, buried at Llangristiolus
- Rhun ap Iorwerth - AM for Ynys Môn resides in the village
- Henry Maurice (theologian) - clergyman
- Richard Owen (minister) - Methodist minister and preacher
- Medwyn Williams - gardener
- Naomi Watts - Oscar nominated Film Actress, lived in Llangristiolus with her maternal grandparents at Llanfawr as a child.
References
- "Community population 2011". Retrieved 18 May 2015.
External links
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