Wales
Mynydd Llangyndeyrn
263M
863FT
About Mynydd Llangyndeyrn
Rising to 263 metres in the Welsh landscape, this Marilyn offers a rugged limestone character that belies its modest elevation. The ridge is steeped in history, featuring ancient cairns and burial chambers, while the summit provides a wide-reaching perspective over the Gwendraeth Valley and the distant coastline.
Key Statistics
Rank
441st Highest in Wales
Parent Range
Brecon Beacons
Prominence
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172m
Nearest Town
Pontyberem
Geology
You are walking over a foundation of limestone and mudstone, layered with sandstone and pebbly rock. These diverse stones form the rugged landscape of this fell.
Find It
OS Grid Reference
SN482132
Latitude
51.7968°N
Longitude
4.2027°W
Did You Know?
- •The name translates from Welsh as 'Mountain of the Church of Saint Cyndeyrn', dedicated to a 6th-century saint whose influence is found throughout the local parish.
- •The summit ridge is notable for its prehistoric archaeology, including the remains of a megalithic burial chamber known as Bwrdd Arthur, or Arthur’s Table.
- •From the highest point, the views are particularly earned, looking south over the Gwendraeth Valley toward the Gower Peninsula and the Bristol Channel.
- •The hill is composed of Carboniferous Limestone, a geological feature that gives the ridge its distinctive craggy appearance and sets it apart from the surrounding sandstone vales.
- •Despite its height, the hill qualifies as a Marilyn because it drops significantly on all sides, ensuring it remains a prominent and isolated landmark in the regional landscape.