Pillar at Porth Ysgaden
A simple hide at one of the more accessible trig points on Pen Llŷn. Parking is available only a short walk away.
Porth Ysgaden was a crucial gateway for this remote part of Wales up until only a few decades ago. Goods came in through the natural sheltered coves on either side of the headland depending on the direction of the weather. The remains of port buildings are still standing not far from the trig, including the gable end wall from the customs officer's cottage.
'Ysgadan' is a local name for herring, previously one of the areas biggest exports.
About Ye Ole Survey Monuments
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Ye Ole Survey Monument (YOSM) is a captivating series of caches that pays homage to the remarkable legacy of OutForTheHunt's YSM series (GC45CC).
YOSM caches are strategically positioned at or near Trig Points. These triangulation stations have played a pivotal role as surveying landmarks, contributing to the mapping of expansive territories.
Some of these points, bearing historical significance, might now be situated on private land or have vanished with time. As a result, the caches are artfully placed in close proximity, reverently acknowledging the historical importance of these survey monuments.
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More information, bookmarks and statistics can be found at the YOSM Website
If anybody would like to expand the Ye Ole Survey Monuments Series, please do.
I would ask that you request a number for your cache first at www.yosm.org.uk
so we can keep track of the numbers and names to avoid duplication.