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Skinner's Monument — Attraction in Holyhead

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Skinner's Monument
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Nearby attractions
Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path
Holyhead LL65 1HG, United Kingdom
Eglwys St Cybi
Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HG, United Kingdom
Ucheldre Centre
Mill Bank, Holyhead LL65 1TE, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
Agra
3 London Rd, Holyhead LL65 2NE, United Kingdom
Nuha Tandoori Restaurant
69-71 Market St, Holyhead LL65 1UW, United Kingdom
Fresco
7 London Rd, Holyhead LL65 2NE, United Kingdom
Chanthi's Thai to Go
4 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HG, United Kingdom
Holyhead Kebab & Pizza
1 Williams St, Holyhead LL65 1RN, United Kingdom
Picnics
Market Buildings, 3 Stanley St, Holyhead LL65 1HH, United Kingdom
Holyhead Tandoori Spice
10 Williams St, Holyhead LL65 1RN, United Kingdom
Smashie’s Holyhead
54-56 Market St, Holyhead LL65 1UN, United Kingdom
The Branch
30-32 Thomas St, Holyhead LL65 1RS, United Kingdom
McDonald's
Kingsland Rd, Holyhead LL65 2HY, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
Travelodge Holyhead
Kingsland Rd, Holyhead LL65 2LB, United Kingdom
The Dublin Packet
232 Victoria Rd, Holyhead LL65 2HW, United Kingdom
The Hut Seafront Inn Holyhead
4 Hibernia Terrace, Holyhead LL65 1DL, United Kingdom
The Haven Guest House, Holyhead, Isle of Anglesey.
The Haven, 6 Marine Square, Holyhead LL65 1DG, United Kingdom
Orient B&B
Monraven, Porth-Y-Felin Rd, Holyhead LL65 1PL, United Kingdom
Ferry Lodge
89 Newry St, Holyhead LL65 1HU, United Kingdom
Crossroads Guest House
81 Walthew Ave, Holyhead LL65 1AG, United Kingdom
Dublin Ferry Guest House
85 Newry St, Holyhead LL65 1HR, United Kingdom
Applebys
35 Walthew Ave, Holyhead LL65 1AG, United Kingdom
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Skinner's Monument
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Skinner's Monument

Holyhead LL65 2FF, United Kingdom
4.1(17)
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attractions: Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path, Eglwys St Cybi, Ucheldre Centre, restaurants: Agra, Nuha Tandoori Restaurant, Fresco, Chanthi's Thai to Go, Holyhead Kebab & Pizza, Picnics, Holyhead Tandoori Spice, Smashie’s Holyhead, The Branch, McDonald's
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Nearby attractions of Skinner's Monument

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Eglwys St Cybi

Ucheldre Centre

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

Isle of Anglesey Coastal Path

4.7

(324)

Open 24 hours
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Eglwys St Cybi

Eglwys St Cybi

4.5

(61)

Open 24 hours
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Ucheldre Centre

Ucheldre Centre

4.6

(128)

Open 24 hours
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Nearby restaurants of Skinner's Monument

Agra

Nuha Tandoori Restaurant

Fresco

Chanthi's Thai to Go

Holyhead Kebab & Pizza

Picnics

Holyhead Tandoori Spice

Smashie’s Holyhead

The Branch

McDonald's

Agra

Agra

3.9

(71)

$

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Nuha Tandoori Restaurant

Nuha Tandoori Restaurant

3.6

(160)

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Fresco

Fresco

4.0

(59)

Closed
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Chanthi's Thai to Go

Chanthi's Thai to Go

4.8

(85)

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4.1
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5.0
27w

We had a long wait for our ferry back to Dublin so we decided to take a walk up to Skinners monument. Google maps brought us the wrong direction and we ended up looking at the monument through someone’s garden. We walked all the way around to the bottom of the hill on Turkey Shore Road and found an overgrown gate and pathway to the monument.

It literally only took a few minutes to follow the path to the top and from there we enjoyed a great view of Holyhead and the ferry terminal below. We...

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5.0
42w

Overlooking Holyhead harbour stands Skinner's Monument, an obelisk commemorating Captain John Macgregor Skinner.

After some research found that he was a veteran of the American War of Independence, Skinner later captained packet ships between Holyhead and Dublin. Known for his kindness, he was beloved in Holyhead. Tragically, he died in a storm in 1832. The monument, featuring maritime details, was erected by the people of Holyhead in his memory, symbolizing the town's...

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4y

We wanted to visit this monument 3 weeks ago. Access completely neglected and overgrown. I had to turn back. I wrote to department concerned, but haven't received a reply....

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JustinJustin
We had a long wait for our ferry back to Dublin so we decided to take a walk up to Skinners monument. Google maps brought us the wrong direction and we ended up looking at the monument through someone’s garden. We walked all the way around to the bottom of the hill on Turkey Shore Road and found an overgrown gate and pathway to the monument. It literally only took a few minutes to follow the path to the top and from there we enjoyed a great view of Holyhead and the ferry terminal below. We worth a look.
Zack EckleyZack Eckley
Overlooking Holyhead harbour stands Skinner's Monument, an obelisk commemorating Captain John Macgregor Skinner. After some research found that he was a veteran of the American War of Independence, Skinner later captained packet ships between Holyhead and Dublin. Known for his kindness, he was beloved in Holyhead. Tragically, he died in a storm in 1832. The monument, featuring maritime details, was erected by the people of Holyhead in his memory, symbolizing the town's maritime history.
Marcus HoMarcus Ho
Not sure what to say other than it's very straight... Looks iver the ferries entrance.
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We had a long wait for our ferry back to Dublin so we decided to take a walk up to Skinners monument. Google maps brought us the wrong direction and we ended up looking at the monument through someone’s garden. We walked all the way around to the bottom of the hill on Turkey Shore Road and found an overgrown gate and pathway to the monument. It literally only took a few minutes to follow the path to the top and from there we enjoyed a great view of Holyhead and the ferry terminal below. We worth a look.
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Overlooking Holyhead harbour stands Skinner's Monument, an obelisk commemorating Captain John Macgregor Skinner. After some research found that he was a veteran of the American War of Independence, Skinner later captained packet ships between Holyhead and Dublin. Known for his kindness, he was beloved in Holyhead. Tragically, he died in a storm in 1832. The monument, featuring maritime details, was erected by the people of Holyhead in his memory, symbolizing the town's maritime history.
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Not sure what to say other than it's very straight... Looks iver the ferries entrance.
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