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Llanddona (/lænˈdɒnæ/; Welsh: [ɬanˈðɔna]); Welsh pronunciation) is a village and community noted for its sandy beach in the Welsh county of Anglesey. Located between Benllech and Beaumaris, it is popular as a holiday destination, particularly for families. Llanddona has no shops; however, it has a riding school and a public house. At the 2001 census it had a population of 639,[1] increasing to 691 at the 2011 census.[2]

Llanddona
Llanddona
Llanddona Location within Anglesey
Population	691 (2011)
OS grid reference	SH5779
Community	Llanddona
Principal area	Anglesey
Ceremonial county	Gwynedd
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	BEAUMARIS
Postcode district	LL58
Dialling code	01248
Police	North Wales
Fire	North Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
UK Parliament	Ynys Môn
Senedd Cymru – Welsh Parliament	Ynys Môn
List of places UK Wales Anglesey 53.293°N 4.139°W / 53.293; -4.139

Llanddona transmitting station is located approximately one mile to the north east of the village. The station is the main broadcasting site for television and radio in north Wales.

St Dona's Church, Llanddona, dates from 610,[3] although the present building was erected in 1873.

Llanddona is said to have once been home to a family of witches, whose powers descended from mother to daughter.[4]

References

External links

• Media related to Llanddona at Wikimedia Commons
• Llanddona travel guide from Wikivoyage
• British Listed Buildings

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