Why this matters
Roughly 300–400 metres in height, Carraig Throunce is likely composed of ancient metamorphic rock typical of the region. Its name reflects 17th- or 18th-century colonial forestry efforts by an English forester, highlighting early environmental interventions in the area.
What is recorded here
Said to be named after an English forester named Throunce who planted much of the wood from seed. Spelling taken from The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0298, Page 219
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