Explore the heritage of GeoMôn
Whatever your interest, from archaeology to adventure, from geology to botany, there is something in GeoMôn Geopark that will stop you in your tracks. The best way to explore the Geopark is to take the time to sensitively wander – by foot or on a bicycle. Get up close to nature. Immerse yourself in rich heritage. Discover the local culture.
The Heritage of GeoMôn is very varied; in this section we will explore both natural biodiversity and human heritage from archaeology to more recent issues. The main heading Geology describes all our geological sites and Soils explains our soils and links to biodiversity and agriculture etc
- Archaeological sites in the Geopark
- CADW Registered Historic Landscapes … Penmon
- Aberlleiniog Castle
- Edward I’s Beaumaris Castle
- Plas Newydd, home to the Marquess of Anglesey
- Churches and religious sites
- St Patrick : Llandbadrig
- Biodiversity, Conservation and protected areas
- Birdwatching …..
- Visit RSPB South Stack
- Pottery and Brick making
- Toponymy – Anglesey placenames
Beaumaris Castle is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site It was built by the English king Edward I, the last in his ring of fortifications to subdue the Welsh people. He started the first large scale quarrying at Penmon for limestone, gritstone and conglomerate?
Plenty of amazing geological sites, including Parys copper mine, said to have been the largest in the world in its heyday
There are innumerable ancient sites including churches dating back to time immemorial, such as Llanbadrig church which is supposed to have been founded by St Patrick where he was shipwrecked
The National Trust owns various stretches of coastline [shown on this map] including Plas Newydd, home to our patron, the Marquis of Anglesey
Biodiversity – GeoMôn has many important habitats; Maritime heathland is a rare habitat and with two species of gorse and three of heather is a riot of colour in season
