Anglesey

American

[ang-guhl-see] / ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

an island and county in northwestern Wales. 276 sq. mi. (714 sq. km).

Anglesey British

/ ˈæŋɡəlsɪ /

noun

Welsh name: Ynys Môn. an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)

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Etymology

Origin of Anglesey

Possibly from Old Norse Ǫngullsey “Hook Island,” or Old Norse Ǫnglisey “Ǫngli's Island”

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Locke, best known for playing Charlie Spring in Netflix series Heartstopper, said filming was not his first time in Wales but his first time in Anglesey.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"Anglesey has always been a desirable area for people to live," he said, adding he thinks the market is "not as bad as it was".

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Last week, Anglesey council rejected introducing the visitor levy for now, over concerns for its tourism industry, while Gwynedd and Conwy councils both postponed making any decision on the nightly fee.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

The Hawk T2 aircraft had been flying out of the RAF Valley base on Anglesey when it plummeted to the ground at nearby Pencarnisiog.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

At last, Dad swayed up to Anglesey, raised his left hand 'cause his right was so busted, and did this...”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

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