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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LlanfairpwllgwyngyllLlanfairpwllgwyngyll - Wikipedia

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   Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll (Welsh: [ɬan.ˌvair.puɬˈɡwɨ̞n.ɡɨ̞ɬ]), often shortened to Llanfairpwll and sometimes to Llanfair PG, is a village and community on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales. It is located on the Menai Strait, next to the Britannia Bridge. At the 2011 Census the population was 3,107, [3] of whom 71% could ...

2. www.travellingwelshman.com › 2023/12/18 › llanfairLlanfair PG: The Story Behind Europe’s Longest-Town Name

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   Dec 18, 2023 · Uncover the history and origins of Europe's longest town name, Llanfair PG or Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch.

3. www.welshcountry.co.uk › llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerLlanfairpwll...What’s in a Name? | Welsh Country

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   Jan 18, 2024 · Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch – often shortened to Llanfairpwll – has been inhabited for centuries. Originally a small rural settlement, it began to see major changes with the arrival of the Railways in the early 1850s.

4. www.atlasobscura.com › places › llanfairpwllgwyngyllLlanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch ...

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   Mar 5, 2015 · The tiny village on the isle of Anglesey is now known as Llanfairpwll (or Llanfair PG for short) has existed in some form or another since the Neolithic Era, but it did not gain its unique name...

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5. www.bbc.com › news › uk-wales-59034025Llanfairpwll village at risk of being urbanised, opponents of ...

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   Oct 25, 2021 · BBC. Residents in the village of Llanfairpwll say the new homes will create too much congestion. A village will be turned into a congested, urbanised area if affordable homes are built on...

6. www.wikiwand.com › en › articlesLlanfairpwllgwyngyll - Wikiwand

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   The village is still signposted Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, marked on Ordnance Survey maps as Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and the railway station is officially named Llanfairpwll, a form used by local residents.

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   May 27, 2024 · Human settlement in Llanfairpwll dates back to the Neolithic era, some 6,000 years ago. Archeological evidence suggests that these early inhabitants relied on fishing and agriculture for their livelihood.

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   What is Llanfair Pwll?

   • The tiny village on the isle of Anglesey is now known as Llanfairpwll (or Llanfair PG for short) has existed in some form or another since the Neolithic Era, but it did not gain its unique name until the 1880s.

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   What happened to Llanfairpwll?

   • Much of the land was absorbed into the Earldom of Uxbridge, which later became the Marquisate of Anglesey, and was subject to enclosures. In 1844, for example, 92% of the land in Llanfairpwll was owned by just three individuals. The population of the parish reached 385 by 1801.

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   What does Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll mean?

   • The village is still signposted Llanfairpwllgwyngyll, marked on Ordnance Survey maps as Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll and the railway station is officially named Llanfairpwll, a form used by local residents. The name is also shortened to Llanfair PG, sufficient to distinguish it from other places in Wales called Llanfair (meaning " [St.] Mary's church").

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   How did people live in Llanfairpwll?

   • Human settlement in Llanfairpwll dates back to the Neolithic era, some 6,000 years ago. Archeological evidence suggests that these early inhabitants relied on fishing and agriculture for their livelihood. The Romans later conquered the region, holding it until their withdrawal from Britain in the 5th century.

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   How many people live in Llanfairpwll?

   • Today, Llanfairpwll is home to just over 3,000 residents who take pride in their village‘s unique history and cultural heritage. "Growing up here, you don‘t really think much about the long name," says lifelong resident Gwen Jones.

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   Why is it called Llanfairpwll?

   • The island community was originally known simply as “Llanfairpwll,” but thanks to an enterprising local tailor with an ear for the absurd, the name was extended to its current length in order to make the village an attraction.

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