Mynydd Llangyndeyrn

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Mynydd Llangyndeyrn
Site of Special Scientific Interest
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Location within Carmarthenshire
Location Carmarthenshire
Grid reference SN486134
Coordinates 51°47′50″N4°11′50″W / 51.79731°N 4.19721°W / 51.79731; -4.19721
Area85.2 hectares (0.8520 km2; 0.3290 sq mi)
Notification 1992

Mynydd Llangyndeyrn is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) [1] in Carmarthen & Dinefwr, Wales, and a hill reaching 263 metres (863 feet), which is a Marilyn.

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Mynydd Llangyndeyrn and the SSSI are located west of Drefach and north of Pontyberem. The SSSI is approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) east-west and 0.3 miles (0.48 km) north-south, taking the approximate shape of a horns downwards shallow crescent. [1]

The SSSI citation for Mynydd Llangyndeyrn specifies that it is "notable as one of the larger upland semi-natural areas left in south-west Wales which, unlike most others, remains lightly grazed." The site features marshy grassland, wet heath, and dry heath, and hosts the marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia). [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 "MAGIC Map Application". DEFRA MAGIC Map. DEFRA.
  2. "Site of Special Scientific Interest, Carmarthenshire, Mynydd Llangyndeyrn" (PDF). Natural Resources Wales.