Mynydd Marian

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]

Cliff at Mynydd Marian

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
  • List of Sites of Special Scientific Interest in Clwyd

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


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