Beaumaris

Beaumaris, a seaport and chief town of Anglesey, North Wales, is situated on the west side of the picturesque bay of Beaumaris, near the north entrance to the Menai Strait, 3 miles N. of Bangor, and 239 miles NW. of London. It has the ivy-covered remains of a castle erected by Edward I., and a free grammar-school, and is a favourite sea-bathing resort. The bay is a safe anchorage in stormy weather. Up till 1885, Beaumaris united with Amlwch, Holyhead, and Llangefni in sending one member to parliament. The trade is inconsiderable, but there are some exports of copper and other ores, slates, marble, &c. Pop. (1871) 2291; (1891) 2202.