Anglesey

geographical name

An·gle·sey ˈaŋ-gəl-sē

variants or less commonly Anglesea or ancient Mona

ˈmō-nə

island of northwestern Wales

Note: Anglesey is the site of numerous dolmens and other Celtic and prehistoric structures and was an important center for the druids.

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