The Gop, Archaeological site and summit in Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor, Wales.
The Gop rises 251 meters above sea level, featuring an elongated burial mound that extends 80 meters in length and reaches 12 meters in height.
The prehistoric burial mound at The Gop stands as the largest cairn in Wales and the second largest structure of its kind in Britain.
Local traditions connect The Gop to Queen Boadicea, while the adjacent medieval stone cross in Trelawnyd marks an ancient preaching location.
Visitors can access The Gop via the A5151 road from Dyserth to Holywell, with regular bus services operating from neighboring towns including Prestatyn.
From the summit, observers can view the Dee estuary, Liverpool cathedrals, and Hilbre Island, while a cave discovered in 1886 adds geological interest.
Location: Trelawnyd and Gwaenysgor
Elevation above the sea: 251 m
Height: 12 m
Length: 80 m
GPS coordinates: 53.31040,-3.37220
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:26
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