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Caergybi

town · Sir Ynys Mon - Isle of Anglesey

WelshAI-generated

Caergybi is the Welsh name for Holyhead. 'Caer' means fort or castle, and 'gybi' refers to Saint Cybi, who founded a monastery here in the 6th century.

Word origins

Caer
Welshfort, castle(from caer "fort, castle")
gybi
Welshof Saint Cybi

Historical forms

Caer Gybi