Summit of Hawthorn Hill

A named place photographed at this map point in Powys.

Roughly 300 meters in height, the geology of Hawthorn Hill is typical of the surrounding upland areas of Powys, featuring ancient Silurian rocks. The hill's name may derive from local vegetation or historical land use, though specific folklore is not widely recorded. It matters as a named landmark in a region rich with prehistoric and early historic sites.