Tŵr Mawr - Ynys Llanddwyn Island

About

Built in the early 1800's, Twr Mawr was modelled on the windmills of Anglesey. It marks the Western entrance to the Menai Strait, and is situated on a small tidal island named Ynys Llanddwyn just off the West Coast of Anglesey.

The name Llanddwyn means "The church of St. Dwynwen". St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, making her the Welsh equivalent of St. Valentine. The 25th January is often celebrated by the Welsh with cards and flowers, just as is 14th February for St. Valentine.