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Caer Gybi Roman Fortress — Attraction in Holyhead

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Caer Gybi Roman Fortress
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Caer Gybi was a small fortlet in Roman Wales in the Roman province of Britannia Superior. Its name in Latin is unknown. Today it stands at the centre of Holyhead in the Welsh county of Anglesey. Holyhead is named Caergybi in Welsh, after the fort. The fort is one of Europe's only three-walled Roman forts.
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37 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HL, United Kingdom
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4 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HG, United Kingdom
Gleesons
10 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HG, United Kingdom
The Skerries
2 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HG, United Kingdom
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3 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HH, United Kingdom
Albert Vaults
32 Stanley St, Anglesey LL65 1HL, United Kingdom
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Cuffed-in Coffee The Hive
61 Market St, Holyhead LL65 1UN, United Kingdom
Feast Brothers
2-4 Market St, Holyhead LL65 1UL, United Kingdom
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Caer Gybi Roman Fortress

Holyhead LL65 1UB, United Kingdom
4.4(11)
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Caer Gybi was a small fortlet in Roman Wales in the Roman province of Britannia Superior. Its name in Latin is unknown. Today it stands at the centre of Holyhead in the Welsh county of Anglesey. Holyhead is named Caergybi in Welsh, after the fort. The fort is one of Europe's only three-walled Roman forts.

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attractions: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, Eglwys St Cybi, Boston Centre Stage, Holyhead Library, The Mad Hatter Studio, Ucheldre Centre, Holyhead Maritime Museum, Skinner's Monument, Great Outdoor Depot, Anglesey Pursuits, restaurants: Reubens Cafe and Coffee, Chanthi's Thai to Go, Gleesons, The Skerries, Picnics, Albert Vaults, Holly Molly Cafe, George Hotel, Cuffed-in Coffee The Hive, Feast Brothers, local businesses:
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Nearby attractions of Caer Gybi Roman Fortress

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

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Holyhead Library

The Mad Hatter Studio

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Holyhead Maritime Museum

Skinner's Monument

Great Outdoor Depot

Anglesey Pursuits

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Eglwys St Cybi

Eglwys St Cybi

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Open 24 hours
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Boston Centre Stage

Boston Centre Stage

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Holyhead Library

Holyhead Library

4.8

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Reubens Cafe and Coffee

Chanthi's Thai to Go

Gleesons

The Skerries

Picnics

Albert Vaults

Holly Molly Cafe

George Hotel

Cuffed-in Coffee The Hive

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Reubens Cafe and Coffee

Reubens Cafe and Coffee

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(146)

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Open until 12:00 AM
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Chanthi's Thai to Go

Chanthi's Thai to Go

4.8

(85)

$

Open until 12:00 AM
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Gleesons

Gleesons

4.2

(77)

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The Skerries

The Skerries

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Open until 11:00 PM
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Caer Gybi Roman Fortlet is a small fortification on Anglesey’s Holy Island, in North-West Wales. It is one of Europe’s only three-walled Roman forts, the fourth side facing the sea and most likely used as a quay. The walls of this fort are surprisingly well preserved, standing 4m tall and 1.5 thick. There are remains of towers on each corner. The most prominent tower is on the North East corner but this is thought to have been rebuilt in the medieval period. The Romans left Caer Gybi in 393. In the 6th century the fort was given to St Cybi who built a monastery there. The site is free to enter and reasonably interesting if you know what...

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The ruins of Roman Fort are in excellent condition with a view on the port entrance . It has a really nice and interesting history . There is also an old church here which provides facilities for pilgrims , tourists and other lost souls who are in need . It is a really beautiful historical place worth your attention , with a lot of peace and quiet...

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Interesting place to visit. Car park nearby but we parked in the high st as...

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Anna TarczynskaAnna Tarczynska
The ruins of Roman Fort are in excellent condition with a view on the port entrance . It has a really nice and interesting history . There is also an old church here which provides facilities for pilgrims , tourists and other lost souls who are in need . It is a really beautiful historical place worth your attention , with a lot of peace and quiet benches around .
Lorraine NeedhamLorraine Needham
Interesting place to visit. Car park nearby but we parked in the high st as the weekend.
Ian JenkinsonIan Jenkinson
Fascinating site that now contains many other heritage features
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The ruins of Roman Fort are in excellent condition with a view on the port entrance . It has a really nice and interesting history . There is also an old church here which provides facilities for pilgrims , tourists and other lost souls who are in need . It is a really beautiful historical place worth your attention , with a lot of peace and quiet benches around .
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Interesting place to visit. Car park nearby but we parked in the high st as the weekend.
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