The Kymin

The Kymin
The Round House at the Kymin, Monmouth, Wales
Highest point
Elevation256 m (840 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Prominence86 m (282 ft) Edit this on Wikidata
Coordinates51°48′35″N 2°41′16″W / 51.80972°N 2.68778°W / 51.80972; -2.68778
Geography
The Kymin is located in Wales
The Kymin
The Kymin
Location of The Kymin in Wales
LocationMonmouth, Wales
Listed Building – Grade II*
Official nameThe Kymin Roundhouse
Designated27 June 1952
Reference no.2222
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameThe Naval Temple with surrounding wall
Designated27 June 1952
Reference no.2221
Official nameThe Kymin
Designated1 February 2022
Reference no.PGW(Gt)5(MON)
ListingGrade II

The Kymin (Welsh: Cae-y-Maen),[1] is a hill overlooking Monmouth, in Monmouthshire, Wales. It is located approximately one mile east of Monmouth, on the eastern side of the River Wye and adjacent to the border with the Forest of Dean and England. The summit of the hill, about 800 feet above sea level, is known for its neo-classical monuments, the Roundhouse and the Naval Temple, built between 1794 and 1800. It is registered on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales. The site is within a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and is owned by the National Trust.

  1. ^ Heath 1807, p. unnumbered.