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Twmbarlwm
Hill in South Wales / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Twmbarlwm, also known as Twm Barlwm, Twyn Barlwm or locally known as "the Twmp" (translation: hump), the Nipple or the Pimple because of the mound that lies at its summit, is a hill situated 2 km (1.2 mi) to the northeast of Risca in South Wales. It is often mistakenly referred to as a mountain but is actually a hill due to being under 600 m (2,000 ft). It is 419 m (1,375 ft) high and is a well-known landmark throughout the region. It commands extensive views across what is now the M4 corridor, over Newport and Cwmbran - with part of it coming into Cwmbran - and out over the Bristol Channel.
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 419 m (1,375 ft) |
Prominence | 48 m (157 ft) |
Coordinates | 51°37′38″N 3°05′47″W |
Geography | |
OS grid | ST242926 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 171 |
Official name | Twm-Barlwm Mound and Bailey Castle[1] |
Designated | 15 September 1933; 90 years ago (1933-09-15)[1] |
Reference no. | MM044[1] |
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