Thomas Dun, a privateer from Scotland, sailed into Holyhead, captured an English ship and over-ran Anglesay.

On September 12, 1315 in Celtic History

Thomas dun, a privateer from scotland, sailed into holyhead, captured an english ship and over ran anglesay.

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