- The Island of Anglesey was known as Mona and first occupied by the Romans under Suetonius Paulinus in 60 CE, but he had to withdraw during Boudicca's Revolt.
- In 77 CE, Agricola occupied Anglesey before moving north into Caledonia.
Caer Gibi Roman Fort
- Caer Gibi was a Sea Fort with only three walls, the fourth being open to the Harbour.
- It has a similar design to the Saxon Shore Forts of southeastern Britain.
- The Fort is associated with a nearby Roman watchtower located at the top of Holyhead mountain.
Bryn Celli Ddu
- Bryn Celli Ddu is a restored Neolithic Passage Grave in Anglesey, Wales, located 1/2 mile (1km) from the Menai Strait.
- It was originally surrounded by a Henge with Standing Stones (now lost). Inside the Grave is a Pillar whose function is unknown.
- The alignment of the Passage is towards the Summer Solstice Sunrise.
- The Henge has been dated to c.3,000 BCE.
Copper Mine
- The Romans worked a Copper Mine in Parys Mountain.
Roman Roads
- Iter XI
- Iter XI od the Antonine Itinerary shows the Roman Road ran from Chester to Caernarfon, where a ferry would cross the Menai Strait to Anglesey.
Nearby Sites
Anglesey