Mynydd Eilian,[1] sometimes also referred as Mynydd Llaneilian,[2] is a hill in Anglesey, Wales.
| Mynydd Eilian | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 581 ft (177 m)[1] |
| Prominence | 404 ft (123 m)[1] |
| Parent peak | Mynydd Bodafon |
| Listing | HuMPs |
| Coordinates | 53°24′01″N 4°17′55″W / 53.4002°N 4.2985°W |
| Naming | |
| English translation | Mountain of Saint Elian |
| Language of name | Welsh |
| Geography | |
  Mynydd Eilian Anglesey, Wales | |
| OS grid | SH 47286 91724 |
Etymology
editThe word Mynydd in Welsh stands for Mountain.[3] Eilian refers to Saint Elian (Welsh: Sant Eilian), to whom are named several nearby places and buildings, like the village of Llaneilian[4] and the Saint Eilian's Church.[5]
Physical geography
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Mynydd Eilian, after the Mynydd Bodafon, is the second-highest hill of the Isle of Anglesey.[6][7] The hill is located close to the NE extremity of Anglesey, and overlooks Llaneilian and the Point Lynas (Welsh: Trwyn Eilian).[8] Because of its topographic prominence is classified as a HuMP.[9] With the Parys Mountain is a visual landmark of the nearby area.[4] South of the Mynydd Eilian stands a lower hill named "Mynydd Nebo", where is located a couple of telecomunication masts.[10]
History
editAn archeologic site named Llys Caswallon, located some hundred metres E of the hilltop, was studied in the 2010s. Some clues lead to identify it as a prehistoric enclosure.[11]
Access to the summit
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The hill summit can be accessed from the village of Pengorffwysfa, at first by an asphalted lane and then following a public footpath.[12]
Conservation
editMynydd Eilian is part of the Anglesey AONB,[13] and thus some activities or construction works can be restricted because of that.[2] Around the hill was also extablished a RIGS named Mynydd Eilian RIGS Site, mainly to preserve some interesting outcrops of hornblende picrite outcrops. The rocks of the site date back to the Palaeozoic age.[14]
Panorama
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NE view from the hilltop -
SW view from the hilltop
References
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Media related to Mynydd Eilian at Wikimedia Commons
- ^ a b c "Mynydd Eilian, Wales". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b "12.1 Gweddill y Ceisiadau Remainder Applications" (PDF). Isle of Anglesey County Council. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Carole Hough, ed. (2016). "Hill and mountain names". The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming. Oxford University Press. ISBN 9780191630415. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
- ^ a b Adrian Hadley (2016). "Archaeology Wales" (PDF). Archaeology Wales Limited. pp. 23–24. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Barnes, David (2005). The Companion Guide to Wales. Companion Guides. p. 323. ISBN 9781900639439. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
- ^ "Seasonal adjustment – Anglesey". The Guardian. 7 September 2004. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ And the third highest hill of the Anglesey county after the Holyhead Mountain and the Mynydd Bodafon.
- ^ Krawiecki, Jim; Biggs, Andy (2006). Welsh Sea Kayaking – Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages. e:Pesda Press. p. 14. ISBN 9780954706180. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Mynydd Eilian". Hill Bagging. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ "SH4790 : The two remaining masts on the summit of Mynydd Nebo". Geograph Britain and Ireland project. Retrieved 11 July 2024.
- ^ George Smith; David Hopewell (2010). "15. FIELDWORK: LLYS CASWALLON, LLANEILIAN". THE ANCIENT LANDSCAPE OF MôN ARCHAEOLOGY SURVEY PROJECT – Report No. 858 (PDF). Ymddiriedolaeth Archaeolegol Gwynedd / Gwynedd Archaeological Trust. pp. 34–37. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Mynydd Eilian & Fresh Water Bay from Llaneilian". Walking Britain. 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ^ "Map 2 – Dulas" (PDF). Isle of Anglesey County Council. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "Mynydd Eilian RIGS Site". GeoMôn. Retrieved 9 July 2024.