Holyhead Mountain

mountain, Wales, United Kingdom

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Holyhead Mountain is the highest point in the Isle of Anglesey county, Wales, United Kingdom, with an elevation of 720 feet (219 metres). It is located on Holy Island, which is situated just west of the larger Anglesey island, separated from the North Wales mainland by the Menai Strait. Holy Island and Holyhead Mountain show evidence of prehistoric, Celtic, and Roman occupation. The mountain is a notable feature within this historically rich area.12

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Isle of Anglesey
…point in the county is Holyhead Mountain, with an elevation of 720 feet (219 metres), on Holy Island. Anglesey island has low relief, with a series of low ridges and valleys running from northeast to southwest. Llangefni is the administrative centre for the county.
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…point in the county is Holyhead Mountain, with an elevation of 720 feet (219 metres), on Holy Island. Anglesey island has low relief, with a series of low ridges and valleys running from northeast to southwest. Llangefni is the administrative centre for the county.
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