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Mynydd Eilian
Highest point
Elevation581 ft (177 m)
Prominence404 ft (123 m)
Parent peakMynydd Bodafon
ListingHuMPs
Naming
English translationxxx
Language of nameWelsh
Geography
LocationAnglesey, Wales
OS gridSH472854
Topo mapOS Landranger 114

Mynydd Eilian[1] is a prominent hill in Wales.

Etymology

File:Mynydd Eilian summit cairn - S sub-summit in the background.png
Summit cairn; in the background on its left the cairn of the S sub-sumit

The word Mynydd in Welsh stands for Mountain.[2] Eilian refers to Saint Elian (Welsh: Sant Eilian), to whom are named several nearby places and buildigs, like the village of Llaneilian[3], the Saint Eilian's Church [4]

Features

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Pathway to the hilltop

. Because of its topographic prominence the hill is classified as a HuMP.[1]

dominate view [5]

History

[6]

Access to the summit

The hill summit can be accessed from the village of Pengorffwysfa, at first by an asphalted lane and then following a public footpah.[7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Cite error: The named reference hb was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Hil and mountain names". The Oxford Handbook of Names and Naming. Carole Hough (editor). Oxford University Press. 2016. ISBN 9780191630415. Retrieved 5 July 2024.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  3. ^ Cite error: The named reference Turbine was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  4. ^ Barnes, David (2005). The Companion Guide to Wales. Companion Guides. p. 323. ISBN 9781900639439. Retrieved 7 July 2024.
  5. ^ | url = https://coflein.gov.uk/media/257/631/639813.pdf | pages = 23-24 | title = Archaeology Wales | author = Adrian Hadley | publisher = Archaeology Wales Limited | year = 2016
  6. ^ "Mynydd Eilian, Wales". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 5 July 2024.
  7. ^ "Mynydd Eilian & Fresh Water Bay from Llaneilian". Walking Britain. 2024. Retrieved 8 July 2024.

Panorama

[[Category:Hills of Anglesey]]