Caer Gybi Fort, Holyhead

Name: Caer Gybi Fort
Address: Holyhead, United Kingdom

#9 among attractions in Holyhead

Top attraction, Archaeological site

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 53°18'42"N, 4°37'58"W

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Holyhead United Kingdom

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Day trips

Caer Gybi Fort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Anglesey Coastal Path, Holyhead Maritime Museum, Eglwys y Bedd, St Mary's Church.

~1020 ftS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Anglesey Coastal Path, Holyhead
5 min walk • The Anglesey Coastal Path is a 200-kilometre long-distance footpath around the island of Anglesey in North Wales. The route is part of the Wales Coast Path.
~1860 ftN
History museum, Museum, Maritime museum
Holyhead Maritime Museum, Holyhead
9 min walk • The Holyhead Maritime Museum is a maritime museum located in Holyhead, North Wales. Housed in what is claimed to be the oldest Lifeboat station in Wales, it houses a number of collections.
~170 ftSE
Church
Eglwys y Bedd, Holyhead
1 min walk • Eglwys y Bedd is all that remains of a 14th-century church in Anglesey, north Wales. It is set within the churchyard of St Cybi's, Holyhead, and may have been built on the site where Cybi lived and ministered. It is reputed to house the grave of Seregri, an Irish warrior who lived in the area in the 5th century.
~1120 ftS
Church
St Mary's Church, Holyhead
6 min walk • St Mary's Church, Holyhead is a Roman Catholic church in Holyhead, a large town in Anglesey, north Wales. It is within the Diocese of Wrexham. The church was officially opened on 28 February 1965.
0.6 miE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Holyhead Mail Pier Lighthouse, Salt Island
15 min walk • Holyhead Mail Pier or Admiralty Pier Lighthouse on Salt Island, Anglesey, is an inactive lighthouse which was designed by the civil engineer John Rennie in 1821.
~120 ftSE
Church
St Cybi's Church, Holyhead
1 min walk • St Cybi's Church is a medieval church near the Roman Caer Gybi in Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales. The church was Grade I listed in January 1968. The original church was constructed at Holyhead around 540 AD by St Cybi, a cousin of St David.
~920 ftSE
Bridge
The Celtic Gateway, Holyhead
5 min walk • The Celtic Gateway is a stainless steel pedestrian and cycle bridge located in Anglesey, Wales. Opened on 19 October 2006 by Andrew Davies AM to better connect Holyhead's railway station and ferry terminal with the town centre for pedestrians and cyclists.
1.6 miSW
Memorial
Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones, Holy Island
42 min walk • The Penrhos Feilw Standing Stones are a pair of standing stones on Holy Island west of Anglesey in north-west Wales. They are thought to date from the Bronze Age but their origins and purpose are unclear.
~1220 ftSE
Harbor
Port of Holyhead, Holyhead
6 min walk • The Port of Holyhead is a commercial and ferry port in Anglesey, Wales, handling more than 2 million passengers each year. It covers an area of 240 hectares, and is operated by Stena Line Ports Ltd.
~200 ftW
Library
Holyhead Market Hall, Holyhead
1 min walk • Holyhead Market Hall, located in Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales, is a Grade II listed building built in 1855. It was commissioned by the local landowner and politician William Owen Stanley and built by J. Edwards Thomas.
~1480 ftSW
Museum
Ucheldre Centre, Holy Island
8 min walk • The Ucheldre Centre is an arts centre located in Holyhead, Anglesey, Wales.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Caer Gybi Fort?

Nearby attractions include St Cybi's Church, Holyhead (1 min walk), Eglwys y Bedd, Holyhead (1 min walk), Holyhead Market Hall, Holyhead (1 min walk), The Celtic Gateway, Holyhead (5 min walk).

How to get to Caer Gybi Fort by public transport?

The nearest stations to Caer Gybi Fort:

Train

Holyhead (8 min walk)