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 1895Website
http://www.nationaltrust.org.ukAccess 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
- Late 18th Century
- 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
Survival
Extant
Open to the public
Yes
- References
References
- Cadw and ICOMOS UK, 'The Kymin' in {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent} (Cardiff: Cadw, 1994), pp. 62-3 Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Gwent
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Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales, 'The Kymin, Monmouth',