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The Kymin

Pgds 20091017 163318 Kymin3
Pgds 20091017 161504 Kymin2

Introduction

The Kymin is a wooded hill to the east of Monmouth with panoramic views to the west. There are two buildings on the summit, a late-18th-century belvedere and an early-19th-century naval monument. The hill was landscaped with woodland paths leading to viewpoints in the late-18th century.

Visitor Access, Directions & Contacts

Telephone

0844 800 1895

Website

http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Access contact details

The grounds and naval temple are open as a public park. The Round House has restricted opening times. For more details visit the National Trust website.

National Trust car park. No toilets. Mobility parking - three accessible parking spaces, adjacent to the Round House, beyond the car park. Wheelchair accessible to The Roundhouse and the Naval Temple.

Directions

For directions visit the National Trust website.

Owners

The National Trust

Other Websites

History

Period

  • 18th Century (1701 to 1800)
  • Late 18th Century (1767 to 1800)
Features & Designations

Designations

  • CADW Register of Landscapes Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales

  • Reference: PGW(Gt) 5
  • Grade: II

Features

  • Belvedere
  • Description: The Round House is a two storey castellated belvedere, positioned to take advantage of the views and used originally as a banqueting house.
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  • Temple
  • Description: The Naval Temple is a classical building topped with an arch and a statue of Britannia. It was dedicated as a commemorative monument to naval personnel.
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Key Information

Type

Park

Purpose

Recreational/sport

Principal Building

Recreational

Period

18th Century (1701 to 1800)

Survival

Extant

Open to the public

Yes

References

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