New signage and interpretation highlighting Amlwch’s rich industrial heritage has been erected around the town over the past week.
The modern welcome signage, interpretation boards and way-finders will also help to link the town centre with Amlwch Port, Anglesey Coastal Path and nearby Mynydd Parys.
The project has been developed in partnership between the Isle of Anglesey County Council and Magnox NDA, with support from Amlwch Town Council.
Once the largest copper mine in the world, Mynydd Parys transformed Amlwch from a small fishing village into one of Wales’ most industrious towns during the 18th and 19th centuries. At its height, the copper mine employed over 1,500 people, both above and below ground, mining and filtering out the precious copper ore for a solitary penny a day.
This also saw an enormous boom period for the area through the growth in shipbuilding and the extraction and processing of the copper along with associated industries to support the workers.
Council leader and economic development portfolio holder, Councillor Llinos Medi, said, “These 15 new signs will highlight key local assets and help connect these three iconic areas. They will also help tell the stories of the rich local history, and the industries and individuals who were instrumental in bringing forward the town as we know it.”
“Amlwch remains a major draw for those interested in industrial heritage and we hope that this project will attract more people to the town by helping to highlight its links to the port, Mynydd Parys and popular coastal path.”
New signage has also been installed along The Anglesey Coastal Path / Wales Coast Path, which attracts a great number of visitors to the area. A short section has also recently been re-routed to take in more of the wonderful views that Amlwch Port has to offer.
Local councillors Aled Morris-Jones, Derek Owen and Liz Wood, who represent the Twrcelyn ward have welcomed the new signage.
Councillor Aled Morris-Jones, who is also Chair of the Wylfa Site Stakeholder Group, said, “Theses signs assist in highlighting the rich heritage of the Amlwch area, including the town, port and copper mountain which are all interlinked. We are very grateful to Wylfa – NDA/Magnox for supporting this important project.”
Councillor Derek Owen added, “I’m so glad that the new signage is being installed in Amlwch before the summer break. They will help visitors can see how to get around the town, port and visit Mynydd Parys.”
Councillor Liz Wood added, “The new signage is a welcome addition to Amlwch and gives the area a more modern feel while still remembering our heritage. Hopefully, these signs will be the first of many improvements in our area."
Ends 27 July 2023