Latest news with #AngleseyCountyCouncil
Business News Wales
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Business News Wales
Anglesey Council to Showcase Services and Opportunities at Anglesey Show
Representatives from a range of Anglesey County Council services will be on hand at the Anglesey Show to share how their work is helping to shape the island's future. Guided by the Council Plan 2023–28, the authority's goal is to 'create an Anglesey that is healthy and prosperous where people can thrive'. The two-day event, taking place on 12 and 13 August at Mona near Gwalchmai, is one of the island's biggest annual gatherings. The county council's marquee is located on stand D11. There, visitors can learn more about their economic development work, including the Freeport scheme. There will be an opportunity to learn more about employment opportunities provided by the council through valuable schemes such as Dyfodol Môn – which gives graduates the opportunity to follow a career – and Denu Talent, which offers work experience. Both schemes reinforce the Council's aim of being the employer of choice for young people and residents. Members of the Anglesey Urdd Eisteddfod's Executive Committee will also be at the marquee as they continue to raise funds to host the unique Welsh festival in 2026. Hoodies, t-shirts and other merchandise will be available to buy. Information will be available on the Welsh Government's Ffermio Bro scheme, launched by the Welsh Government on 1 April 2025 to support projects to improve nature and the environment in National Parks and National Landscapes (formerly Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) across Wales. The council will showcase services including Oriel Môn, Anglesey Archives, Teulu Môn, and the County's Libraries, with staff on hand to offer advice on fostering and adoption. Broadcasting live from outside the marquee, MônFM will once again join the event. Sports activities, craft workshops, and and staff from the Housing Service will also be providing advice and support to Council tenants, while the Môn Actif leisure team will host the showground's sports area. Next door, the Anglesey Dementia Hub – Age Friendly stand (D12) will provide information and guidance on ageing well. The Leader of the County Council, Councillor Gary Pritchard, said: 'A wide range of our services will be present on the council's stand during both days of the show. Once again, our presence will be an opportunity to demonstrate how we are working on behalf of local residents and communities. 'The Council Plan is crucial as we work on behalf of Anglesey. We continue to provide an extensive range of quality services on behalf of the public – despite facing increasing financial challenges. At its core is our desire to continue to work with residents and our partners to ensure the best possible services, improve the quality of life for all and create opportunities for future generations.' 'We look forward to attending the Show, which is without doubt, one of the biggest events in the Anglesey calendar, and wish the organisers, those competing or those with trade stands all the best over the two days.' Anglesey County Council Chief Executive, Dylan J Williams, added: 'As a county council, we're pleased to be back at the Show once again this year, supporting this special event. The Anglesey County Show raises the Island's profile, supports the agricultural community and wider economy.' 'I can think of no better stage than the Anglesey Show to tell residents and visitors about our aspirations for the Island and its communities.'
North Wales Chronicle
24-07-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Anglesey church with 12th century features to extend burial ground
St Morhaiarn's near Gwalchmai only sees two to three burials a year, but the existing cemetery is almost full. An application has been lodged with Anglesey County Council planners for the change of use of agricultural land to extend the existing cemetery. It has been made by Cyngor Cymuned Trewalchmai Community Council. The exact date of the church is unclear but according to the Coflein website, the chapel is circa 1500 with the chancel and nave being rebuilt in 1674. However, a doorway arch appears to include stone features dating back over 800 years. St Morhaiarn\'S Church, Gwalchmai (Ioacc Planning Document) A well at the church was recorded on early maps including the 1888 Ordnance Survey Map, but was thought to have been filled in many years later with no trace remaining today. The proposed extension will be south of the existing cemetery on the eastern area of the church, a site of approximately 638 square metres. The Churchyard Extension (Ioacc Planning Documents) The land is currently unused pasture and plans note that all existing boundary plants will be retained and a further hedgerow boundary created, as part of the development. MORE ISLAND NEWS: Natural boundaries will be planted to the east and south boundaries and a new gate to the extension area will be installed that will 'provide a sufficient gap allowing hedgehogs to roam freely and forage for food and shelter without restriction,' plans say. 'This will also be of benefit to other small native species.' One document notes that records had shown there may be otters, a protected species, in the vicinity of the site. Proposed Cemetry Plan (Images Ioacc Planning Document) A Groundwater Pollution Risk Assessment for the burial site was carried out. It stated: 'A risk screening exercise was undertaken which indicated that as the rate of burial is low, it is considered that any discharge will have low concentrations of hazardous and non-hazardous substances. 'Additionally, as there are limited water features within the area and limited potential for groundwater within the underlying geology, the risk of the cemetery extension on the groundwater and surface water is low.' As the 'anticipated rate of burial is low at 2-3 burials per year and therefore is considered any discharge will have low concentrations of hazardous and non-hazardous substances'. It also states: 'There are no other springs, boreholes or water features within 250m of the site where the water is intended for human consumption or used in food production. 'The closest water course is over 30m from the proposed extension boundary (a stream located approximately 40m east).' According to the Well Hopper blog website, which explores the ancient holy wells and healing wells of North Wales, the lost well was unlikely to have been a holy well, and was known locally as 'The Church Well'. Little is also known of St Morhaiarn. The website suggests 'maybe he is a local saint or the name may be a corruption of something else. It has been suggested that it is a variation of Mordeyrn, the saint of Nantglyn church in Denbighshire'. The Coflein website describes the features and history of the historic church as 'constructed of limestone rubble with grit dressings and modern slate roof'. It adds: 'The chancel, which is structurally undivided from the nave, has two single light windows of circa 1674, into one of which has been carved the date and initials OH 1674. 'The nave features a blocked doorway of a similar date and although the North doorway is modern, it appears to incorporate the voussoirs [a stone feature] of a C12 arch. 'The North Chapel was added circa 1500 and is divided from the chancel by an arcade of two four-centred arches. 'There is an original window of two 'tre-foiled' lights in a square frame in the North wall. The roof to the chapel may also be original.'
North Wales Live
21-07-2025
- General
- North Wales Live
Historic Anglesey church in bid to extend its graveyard
An Anglesey church on the site of a "lost well" and with features dating back to the 12th century is bidding to extend its burial ground. St Morhaiarn's near Gwalchmai only sees two to three burials a year, but the existing cemetery is almost full. An application has been lodged with Anglesey County Council planners for the change of use of agricultural land to extend the existing cemetery. Get the best island stories from our Anglesey newsletter - sent every Friday It has been made by Cyngor Cymuned Trewalchmai Community Council. The exact date of the church is unclear but according to the Coflein website, the chapel is circa 1500 with the chancel and nave being rebuilt in 1674. However, a doorway arch appears to include stone features dating back over 800 years. A well at the church was recorded on early maps including the 1888 Ordnance Survey Map, but was thought to have been filled in many years later with no trace remaining today. The proposed extension will be south of the existing cemetery on the eastern area of the church, a site of approximately 638 square metres. The land is currently unused pasture and plans note that all existing boundary plants will be retained and a further hedgerow boundary created, as part of the development. Natural boundaries will be planted to the east and south boundaries and a new gate to the extension area will be installed that will "provide a sufficient gap allowing hedgehogs to roam freely and forage for food and shelter without restriction," plans say. "This will also be of benefit to other small native species." One document notes that records had shown there may be otters, a protected species, in the vicinity of the site. A Groundwater Pollution Risk Assessment for the burial site was carried out. It stated: "A risk screening exercise was undertaken which indicated that as the rate of burial is low, it is considered that any discharge will have low concentrations of hazardous and non-hazardous substances. "Additionally, as there are limited water features within the area and limited potential for groundwater within the underlying geology, the risk of the cemetery extension on the groundwater and surface water is low." As the "anticipated rate of burial is low at 2-3 burials per year and therefore is considered any discharge will have low concentrations of hazardous and non-hazardous substances". It also states: "There are no other springs, boreholes or water features within 250m of the site where the water is intended for human consumption or used in food production. "The closest water course is over 30m from the proposed extension boundary (a stream located approximately 40m east)." According to the Well Hopper blog website, which explores the ancient holy wells and healing wells of North Wales, the lost well was unlikely to have been a holy well, and was known locally as "The Church Well". Little is also known of St Morhaiarn. The website suggests "maybe he is a local saint or the name may be a corruption of something else. It has been suggested that it is a variation of Mordeyrn, the saint of Nantglyn church in Denbighshire". The Coflein website describes the features and history of the historic church as "constructed of limestone rubble with grit dressings and modern slate roof". It adds: "The chancel, which is structurally undivided from the nave, has two single light windows of circa 1674, into one of which has been carved the date and initials OH 1674. "The nave features a blocked doorway of a similar date and although the North doorway is modern, it appears to incorporate the voussoirs [a stone feature ] of a C12 arch. "The North Chapel was added circa 1500 and is divided from the chancel by an arcade of two four-centred arches. "There is an original window of two 'tre-foiled' lights in a square frame in the North wall. The roof to the chapel may also be original." .
North Wales Chronicle
06-07-2025
- General
- North Wales Chronicle
Tales revealed during restoration of Anglesey listed building
They have come in a redevelopment of the Grade II Listed house Lleiniog Castle, historically known as Lleiniog, at the Lleiniog Barns development between Llangoed and Penmon. The details are found in a report undertaken by Archaeology Wales Ltd, for Mark Dauncey, of the Amos Group Ltd, in na Anglesey County Council planning document. The 'archaeology building recording level 3/4 ' document is a condition attached to Listed Building Consent required ahead of redevelopment and part of a recent planning application, for the variation of conditions. The house is near the Norman motte and bailey castle Aberlleiniog Castell also known as Lleiniog Castle, near the shore. The striking house has been part of the estates of Welsh Copper Mine owner the Right Honourable Lord Dinorben and the influential Anglesey Bulkeley family. The East Facing Elevation Of The House (Image Ioacc Planning Documents) The report describes how the property was built by Thomas Cheadle in 1630. He had been a constable of Beaumaris, and Sheriff of North Wales. The 17th century structure, which incorporates a three-unit, two storey Plas or manor house, was possibly built over an earlier 16th century building. The Cheadle family had been 'relative newcomers,' to Anglesey, the report explains. Thomas's father, Richard had arrived on the island in the late 16th century, apparently after having 'driven a herd of pigs from the Bulkeley estates in Cheadle, Cheshire, to Beaumaris, where he stayed in service to the Bulkeleys'. 'The Bulkeley family themselves originated in Cheshire, but by the 16th century were one of the most influential families in northwest Wales, owning land across all of Anglesey' the report said. 'Sir Richard Bulkeley III, was a friend of Queen Elizabeth and the family seat was at Baron Hill, to the west of Beaumaris'. Richard Cheadle, was also a Steward on the Baron Hill estate and later acted as a shipping agent for Sir Richard, in Beaumaris. He was granted property in Anglesey by Sir Richard but was thought to have lived in Beaumaris. Early 20th century photograph of The east front of Lleiniog (IoACC Planning Documents Image) His son Thomas Cheadle, born around 1599, was well educated, having attended Beaumaris grammar school. The report says: 'at the age of 12 or 13 he ran away to sea to become a pirate. 'When he returned four years later, he was employed by Bulkeley, who was probably influential in gaining him a royal pardon in 1624. 'It has been speculated that Bulkeley may have employed Thomas to utilise his piracy experience for his own smuggling activities… 'Whilst that may have been the case, Thomas was also involved in legitimate business for Bulkeley as an agent, and his signature is found as a witness on various documents in the 1610s and 1620s' the report notes. In the early years of the Civil War, Thomas Cheadle, was now knighted, and accused of using the arsenal of Beaumaris castle to refortify Castell Lleiniog. 'While professing loyalty to the Royalist cause, according to William Williams, the report says, he was 'simultaneously offering Castell Lleiniog for the use of the Parliamentary forces'. Inside Lleiniog during the restoration (Image IoCC planning documents) In 1646, the report goes on, 'a group of Parliamentarians in Beaumaris under truce began to doubt their safety and removed to Castell Lleiniog, writing to Lord Bulkeley. 'The castle was besieged and taken by the Royalists and Cheadle was imprisoned until Anglesey was taken by the Parliamentarians later in the same year. 'Cheadle's health began to fail, not aided by two subsequent imprisonments in 1648 and 1650, the latter for debt. 'He died in 1653. In his will, dated 21st August 1651, he left all his lands, tenements and hereditaments to his brother, Rowland Cheadle, and on his brother's death his nephew, also Rowland, and subsequent heirs. Restoration at Lleiniog (Image Ioacc Planning Documents) In the late 17th century, historical documents indicate that the house formed part of the Bulkeley's Baron Hill estate. The details describe how Sir Richard Bulkeley III, died in 1621, and his son, Sir Richard Bulkeley IV, inherited the estate. However the report reveals: 'Thomas began conducting an affair with Sir Richard IV's wife, Lady Anne. When Sir Richard met an untimely end in 1631, Thomas and Anne were charged with his murder by poisoning. They were found not guilty and later married, resulting in a feud with the Bulkeley heirs and Lady Anne disowning her children'. The report stated that 'the Bulkeley family biographer, William Williams of Beaumaris, writing c. 1674, describes how after the marriage Thomas 'lived very handsomely, bought neere £80 per annum lands in Penmon, Lleiniog, Llanvaes. '[He] built good houses, as the Red house in Bewmares, the house adjoining the Church of Penmon, the house at Lleiniog, and the Castle at Lleiniog.''. In the 18th century, Lleiniog appears to have remained part of the Baron Hill estate with a series of tenants listed in tax returns, throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. One of the staircases at the Lleiniog property (Image IoACC planning documents) The report says it was later bought by a Hugh Hughes (1706-1774), 'a small squire' described as the the 'wily secretary' and agent to an eminent Anglesey landowner, Dr. Edward Wynne of Bodewryd, Chancellor of the Diocese of Hereford. Hughes was said to have died in 1773-4 and his will, dated 1772, shows that the ownership of Lleiniog passed to his wife Mary. After her death, ownership passed to their eldest son, the Reverend Edward Hughes, said to have married into the Anglesey copper mining industry and who bought Kinmel, Denbighshire in 1786, as the family seat. His son William became 1st Baron Dinorben in 1831, who took on ownership in 1833, with a number of tenants at Lleiniog listed over the years. The report points to documents dated June 14, 1867 detailing the lease of the farm by the Baronets Dinorben of Llysdulais to Henry Brasier Mitchell, for an estimated 94 acres known as Lleiniog. It's suggested under the tenure of Mitchell's, a wealthy couple, that the house may have become known as 'Lleiniog Castle,' and extended. Mitchell's cousin William Preston was living at Lleiniog by 1891, '… an agent to the Baron Hill estates,' the report said. Preston lived at Lleiniog until at least 1904. By 1912, a Dr. Richard Williams MD is thought to have lived there. In 1923, the report points to documents held in the Anglesey Archives record confirming the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Clavel Esme Vivian M.C. of 'Lleiniog Castle,' Beaumaris, to Deputy Lieutenant, by Richard Henry Williams Bulkeley Baronet KCB the report states. Photographs of the house from the late 20th and 21st centuries are located in the Anglesey Archives. The house was altered and extended in the mid-19th century. It was listed in 1962, updated in 2002. The listing describes 'a substantially sub-medieval house with significant surviving interior detail, and good external Georgian character retained from C18 remodelling' but the listing chiefly describes the house before remodelling between 2000-3.
North Wales Live
05-07-2025
- North Wales Live
Tales of a pirate, a murder-mystery and aristocratic love affair uncovered in historic Anglesey house renovation
Tales of a pirate, a poisoning murder-mystery and an aristocratic love affair have been revealed during the restoration of a listed building on Anglesey. They have come in a redevelopment of the Grade II Listed house Lleiniog Castle, historically known as Lleiniog, at the Lleiniog Barns development between Llangoed and Penmon. The details are found in a report undertaken by Archaeology Wales Ltd, for Mark Dauncey, of the Amos Group Ltd, and are in an Anglesey County Council planning document. Get the best island stories from our Anglesey newsletter - sent every Friday The 'archaeology building recording level 3/4 ' document is a condition attached to Listed Building Consent required ahead of redevelopment and part of a recent planning application over a variation of conditions. The house is near the Norman motte and bailey castle Aberlleiniog Castell also known as Lleiniog Castle, near the shore. The striking house has been part of the estates of Welsh Copper Mine owner the Right Honourable Lord Dinorben and the influential Anglesey Bulkeley family. The report describes how the property was built by Thomas Cheadle in 1630. He had been a constable of Beaumaris, and Sheriff of North Wales. The 17th century structure, which incorporates a three-unit, two storey Plas or manor house, was possibly built over an earlier 16th century building. The Cheadle family had been "relative newcomers," to Anglesey, the report explains. Thomas's father, Richard had arrived on the island in the late 16th century, apparently after having "driven a herd of pigs from the Bulkeley estates in Cheadle, Cheshire, to Beaumaris, where he stayed in service to the Bulkeleys". "The Bulkeley family themselves originated in Cheshire, but by the 16th century were one of the most influential families in northwest Wales, owning land across all of Anglesey" the report said. "Sir Richard Bulkeley III, was a friend of Queen Elizabeth and the family seat was at Baron Hill, to the west of Beaumaris". Richard Cheadle, was also a Steward on the Baron Hill estate and later acted as a shipping agent for Sir Richard, in Beaumaris. He was granted property in Anglesey by Sir Richard but was thought to have lived in Beaumaris. His son Thomas Cheadle, born around 1599, was well educated, having attended Beaumaris grammar school. The report says: "at the age of 12 or 13 he ran away to sea to become a pirate. "When he returned four years later, he was employed by Bulkeley, who was probably influential in gaining him a royal pardon in 1624. "It has been speculated that Bulkeley may have employed Thomas to utilise his piracy experience for his own smuggling activities... "Whilst that may have been the case, Thomas was also involved in legitimate business for Bulkeley as an agent, and his signature is found as a witness on various documents in the 1610s and 1620s" the report notes. In the early years of the Civil War, Thomas Cheadle, was now knighted, and accused of using the arsenal of Beaumaris castle to refortify Castell Lleiniog. "While professing loyalty to the Royalist cause, according to William Williams, the report says, he was "simultaneously offering Castell Lleiniog for the use of the Parliamentary forces". In 1646, the report goes on, "a group of Parliamentarians in Beaumaris under truce began to doubt their safety and removed to Castell Lleiniog, writing to Lord Bulkeley... "The castle was besieged and taken by the Royalists and Cheadle was imprisoned until Anglesey was taken by the Parliamentarians later in the same year. "Cheadle's health began to fail, not aided by two subsequent imprisonments in 1648 and 1650, the latter for debt. "He died in 1653. In his will, dated 21st August 1651, he left all his lands, tenements and hereditaments to his brother, Rowland Cheadle, and on his brother's death his nephew, also Rowland, and subsequent heirs. In the late 17th century, historical documents indicate that the house formed part of the Bulkeley's Baron Hill estate. The details describe how Sir Richard Bulkeley III, died in 1621, and his son, Sir Richard Bulkeley IV, inherited the estate. However the report reveals: "Thomas began conducting an affair with Sir Richard IV's wife, Lady Anne. When Sir Richard met an untimely end in 1631, Thomas and Anne were charged with his murder by poisoning. "They were found not guilty and later married, resulting in a feud with the Bulkeley heirs and Lady Anne disowning her children". The report stated that "the Bulkeley family biographer, William Williams of Beaumaris, writing c. 1674, describes how after the marriage Thomas "lived very handsomely, bought neere £80 per annum lands in Penmon, Lleiniog, Llanvaes... "[He] built good houses, as the Red house in Bewmares, the house adjoining the Church of Penmon, the house at Lleiniog, and the Castle at Lleiniog...''. In the 18th century, Lleiniog appears to have remained part of the Baron Hill estate with a series of tenants listed in tax returns, throughout the 18th and 19th centuries. The report says it was later bought by a Hugh Hughes (1706-1774), "a small squire" described as the the "wily secretary" and agent to an eminent Anglesey landowner, Dr. Edward Wynne of Bodewryd, Chancellor of the Diocese of Hereford. Hughes was said to have died in 1773-4 and his will, dated 1772, shows that the ownership of Lleiniog passed to his wife Mary. After her death, ownership passed to their eldest son, the Reverend Edward Hughes, said to have married into the Anglesey copper mining industry and who bought Kinmel, Denbighshire in 1786, as the family seat. His son William became 1st Baron Dinorben in 1831, who took on ownership in 1833, with a number of tenants at Lleiniog listed over the years. The report points to documents dated June 14, 1867 detailing the lease of the farm by the Baronets Dinorben of Llysdulais to Henry Brasier Mitchell, for an estimated 94 acres known as Lleiniog. It's suggested under the tenure of Mitchell's, a wealthy couple, that the house may have become known as 'Lleiniog Castle,' and extended. Mitchell's cousin William Preston was living at Lleiniog by 1891, "... an agent to the Baron Hill estates," the report said. Preston lived at Lleiniog until at least 1904. By 1912, a Dr. Richard Williams MD is thought to have lived there. In 1923, the report points to documents held in the Anglesey Archives record confirming the appointment of Lieutenant Colonel Clavel Esme Vivian M.C. of 'Lleiniog Castle,' Beaumaris, to Deputy Lieutenant, by Richard Henry Williams Bulkeley Baronet KCB the report states. Photographs of the house from the late 20th and 21st centuries are located in the Anglesey Archives. The house was altered and extended in the mid-19th century. It was listed in 1962, updated in 2002. The listing describes 'a substantially sub-medieval house with significant surviving interior detail, and good external Georgian character retained from C18 remodelling' but the listing chiefly describes the house before remodelling between 2000-3. J oin the North Wales Live Whatsapp community now
