Mynydd Marian Explained

Mynydd Marian is a Site of Special Scientific Interest in Conwy, Wales.[1] It is also a hill reaching a height of 208 metres (682 feet), with a trig point, and views to Snowdonia.[2] It has high limestone cliffs which are popular with rock climbers. The village of Llysfaen lies on its southern slopes. Its elevation is 208.0 m (682 ft),[3] there is a settlement with the same name, in 2018 it had an estimated population of 1122.[4]

At the top of the hill, there is a house known as the Telegraph House, which was built in 1841. It was a part of a signaling stations chain that sent semaphore messages.[5]

See also

53.2813°N -3.6662°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mynydd Marian - Recorded name - Historic Place Names. historicplacenames.rcahmw.gov.uk. 2020-04-14.
  2. Web site: Mynydd Marian . May 31, 2019.
  3. Web site: Mynydd Marian Wales. Ltd. Copyright The mountain Guide-A.-Connect. UK mountain Guide. en. 2020-04-14.
  4. Web site: Mynydd Marian. City Population De. 15 July 2020.
  5. Book: Roberts, Graham. A-Z of Colwyn Bay: Places-People-History. 2018-04-15. Amberley Publishing Limited. 978-1-4456-8162-7. en.