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Shell Island

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Shell Island
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Shell Island, located off the coast of Gwynedd, has been known since at least the 19th century and is notable for its historical use as a seasonal fishing and hunting ground by local communities. The island's name derives from the abundance of shell middens found there, indicating prehistoric human occupation and use as a resource-rich site.

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Photo: Eirian Evans · CC BY-SA 2.0