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
Crwbin
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.
Nearby Fells
Mynydd Cerrig
Pen Alltycadno
Bryncoch
Bryncoch
Llwynmelyn
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.