Parys Mountain
Hill (147m) on Anglesey, Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Parys Mountain (Welsh: Mynydd Parys) is located south of the town of Amlwch in north east Anglesey, Wales. Originally known as Trysclwyn, the high ground is reputed to have gained its current name when it was given to Robert Parys, Chamberlain of North Wales by Henry IV.[1] It is the site of a large copper mine that was extensively exploited in the late 18th century. Parys Mountain is a mountain in name only, being a hill with an elevation of less than 150m.
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Parys Mountain | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 147 m (482 ft) |
Prominence | 66 m (217 ft) |
Coordinates | 53.22.56 N, 4.21.9 W |
Geography | |
Location | Anglesey, United Kingdom |
OS grid | SH445905 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 114 |
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