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Yr Eifl

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Elevation 561 m
Prominence433 m
ListingList of Marilyns in the British Isles
English translationThe forks. Also known as The Rivals as it sounds similar to 'yr Eifl'
Topo map OS
Ratings 4.6
Parent peak Moel Hebog
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID2408371
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About Yr Eifl


Yr Eifl, sometimes called the Rivals in English, is a group of hills on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula in Gwynedd, Wales. On a clear day, the views from the highest summit reach as far as the Isle of Man, the Wicklow Mountains in Ireland and the Lake District, as well as the entire sweep of Cardigan Bay.

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The triangulation points associated with the United Kingdom

Feb 16,2020 6:48 am

In 1936, the Ordnance Survey began to construct a concrete triangulation pillars, or trig points, to help for an accurate measurement and mapping application of the principles of trigonometry. By 1962, More Than 6000 had been built. And Stephen McCoy and Stephanie Wynne are trying to photograph, the 310 primary pillars are Still Standing .

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The columns were erected, in positions where at least two other points might be seen to have the form of triangles for an accurate measurement.

McCoy and Wynne work includes a large 360-degree panoramic photos made by the camera, the triangulation pillar, next to a picture of the column itself.

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Source of news: bbc.com

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