Llyn Llywenan facts for kids
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Llyn Llywenan
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 Llyn Llywenan
Location in Anglesey
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| Location | western Anglesey, Wales |
| Coordinates | 53°18′20″N 4°28′50″W / 53.30556°N 4.48056°W |
| Basin countries | United Kingdom |
Llyn Llywenan is a beautiful lake located in western Anglesey, Wales. Its name means Yew Tree Lake in English. You can find it about 1 kilometre (0.6 mi) north of the village of Bodedern. It is also about 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) east of the town of Holyhead.
This lake is the largest natural lake on the island of Anglesey. It stretches about 1.1 kilometres (0.7 mi) long and 0.4 kilometres (0.2 mi) wide. Its total surface area is around 0.4 square kilometres (0.2 sq mi). While Llyn Alaw and Llyn Cefni are bigger, they are man-made lakes.
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About Llyn Llywenan
Llyn Llywenan is a very special place. It is recognized as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This means the area is protected because it has rare plants or important natural features. The lake sits 34 metres (112 ft) above sea level.
Why the Lake is Special
The lake was chosen as an SSSI for a few reasons. It is home to some unusual water plants that are not found everywhere. Also, the lake is quite shallow. Scientists believe that in the next hundred years, it might fill up with silt. Silt is like fine mud or sand carried by water.
The Lake's Island
In the middle of the southern part of the lake, there is a small island. It is not very rocky or hilly. This island is about 35 metres (115 ft) wide.
History Around the Lake
The area around Llyn Llywenan has a long history. People lived here thousands of years ago.
Ancient Burial Mounds
Just south of the lake, you can find two ancient neolithic burial mounds. These are large piles of earth or stones built over graves. They were made by people who lived during the Stone Age. One of these mounds is still quite complete today.
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