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battlement parapets. Internally and externally, the Church has much architectural interest. The inside of the porch and the outside of the trascept are ornamented with figures.
On the outside of the transcept are dragons and a man leading a bear with a rope. The inscription "Sanctus Kybius ora pro nobis" can be seen under one of the north side battlements.
In 1897 a chapel was added to the south side of the existing ancient Church. In it is a monument of Carrara marble. It consists of a life-size recumbent figure with watching angels at the head and feet, which was designed by Hamo Thornycroft. The steps of green serpentine marble were taken from the quarry at Rhoscolyn. The memorial was erected to the memory of the Hon. W. O. Stanley and his wife Ellen.
On the south face of the south transept is a sun dial on which is the inscription "Yr hoedl ar hyd ei haros a dderfydd yn nydd ac yn nos" which translates to read "Life though long it stay will end in night and day".
Also within the walls of the Roman fort, is the 14th Century Eglwys Y Bedd (Church of the Grave) situated on the south-west side, of which the nave (27ft by 15ft aprox) only now remains. It has been much altered and was converted into a school in the 18th Century. Seigiri Wyddel, leader of the Maurauding Irish who were driven out of the island by the outstanding Welsh chieftain of the Brythons in the battle of Cerrig y Gwyddyl. Tradition claims that in the battle, Caswallon personally slew the "giant" Seigiri, whose body is buried where the Chancel of this little church once stood. Caswallon is also reputed to have strengthened the walls of the fort.
The Roman Fort and St. Cybi's Church can be found in the main street of Holyhead. Follow the sign along the A5 into Holyhead. Turn left into the town centre at the Cenotaph war memorial and follow the one way system. After passing Lloyds bank on the left in Boston Street, take the next turning right. This will take you into St. Cybi's car park and from where you will see the northern entrance into the fort.
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