Mount Longdon

Mount Longdon rises as a long narrow feature with two distinct summits, characterized by rocky terrain and steep slopes in the northern region of East Falkland.

In June 1982, the British 3rd Battalion Parachute Regiment engaged in an intense battle against Argentine forces to secure this strategic position near Port Stanley.

The mountain stands as a memorial site where British and Argentine soldiers fought during the Falklands War, marked by numerous commemorative plaques and monuments.

The mountain can be accessed through marked hiking paths from Port Stanley, requiring proper outdoor equipment and guidance due to remaining unexploded ordnance.

A reconnaissance patrol discovered that Argentine forces had installed extensive defensive networks, including machine gun positions and minefields across the mountain's surface.

GPS coordinates: -51.67116,-57.97843

Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:04