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Middle Mouse (Welsh: Ynys Badrig - Patrick's island) is an uninhabited island situated 1 kilometre (1000 yards) off the north coast of Anglesey. It is notable as the northernmost point of Wales. The island measures a maximum of 207 metres (226 yards) by 110 metres (120 yards), with a maximum area of 3.7 acres and has a maximum altitude of 16 metres (52') above sea level. It is one of a chain of three islands off the north of Anglesey, the others being Ynys Amlwch and Maen y Bugail.

Local legend has it that St Patrick was shipwrecked there, giving rise to its Welsh name. He then swam ashore and eventually founded the nearby church of Llanbadrig in about 440 AD, believed to be the oldest Christian site in Wales.[1]

Middle Mouse is a favoured place for cormorants, guillemots and razorbills. For visiting scuba divers the attractions are steep underwater cliffs that drop away to 40 metres (130') with abundant marine life. There is very little protection from the fierce tidal flow, so accurate timing for slack water is required.[2]

During the 19th century the island was used as a navigational aid to ships sailing into Liverpool. Any vessel that passed the island without signalling, and waiting for, a pilot was liable to incur a fine.[3] The S.S. Liverpool, following a collision with a ship named Laplata, was shipwrecked near Middle Mouse in 1863.[4] She had on board a shipment of tin ingots.[5]

In 2005, the island was put up for sale as part of a 168-acre (0.68 km²) estate.[6]

References

External links

Media related to Middle Mouse at Wikimedia Commons

• grid reference SH381959

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[de] Middle Mouse

Middle Mouse (walisisch: Ynys Badrig) ist eine felsige, unbewohnte Insel vor Anglesey an der walisischen Nordküste, die maximal 110 Meter lang und 190 Meter breit ist. Sie ist der nördlichste Punkt von Wales.

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- [en] Middle Mouse

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[it] Middle Mouse

Middle Mouse (in gallese: Ynys Badrig, che significa isola di Patrizio) è un'isola disabitata situata 1 chilometro a nord della costa di Anglesey, nel Galles del nord. È nota in quanto rappresenta il punto più a nord dell'intero Galles. L'isola misura, nel punto di dimensione maggiore, 207 metri per 110 metri, con un'area massima di 3,7 acri (1,5 ha), ed ha una altitudine massima di 16 metri sul livello del mare. Middle Mouse fa parte di una catena di tre isole al largo della costa nord di Anglesey, e le altre sono Ynys Amlwch e Maen y Bugail.

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