What is recorded here
Pen y Ball reaches a height of approximately 140 metres and is part of the gently undulating landscape of the Welsh Marches. Its name, meaning "Head of the Ball," may reflect local folklore or a historical reference to a rounded or prominent hill form. While not a major landmark, it contributes to the regional topography and historical mapping of Flintshire.
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Places near here
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Photo: David and Rachel Landin · CC BY-SA 2.0