Mwnt facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mwnt Welsh: (Y) Mwnt
Church of the Holy Cross from the headland
Mwnt
OS grid reference	SN194520
Principal area	Ceredigion
Ceremonial county	Dyfed
Country	Wales
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	CARDIGAN
Postcode district	SA43
Dialling code	01239
Police	Dyfed-Powys
Fire	Mid and West Wales
Ambulance	Welsh
EU Parliament	Wales
UK Parliament	Ceredigion Preseli
Welsh Assembly	Ceredigion
List of places UK Wales Ceredigion 52°08′13″N 4°38′20″W / 52.13684°N 4.63878°W / 52.13684; -4.63878

Mwnt is a small, historic place in Ceredigion, Wales. It's about 4.5 miles (7.2 km) north of Cardigan. The famous Wales Coast Path goes right through this tiny settlement.

Mwnt gets its name from a tall, cone-shaped hill called Foel y Mwnt. This hill stands 76 meters (249 feet) high above the beach. It's a well-known landmark that you can see from many parts of Cardigan Bay. Long ago, people sometimes called it 'Mount'.

Explore Mwnt's Amazing Beach

Mwnt is super popular because of its beautiful beach, called Traeth-y-Mwnt. This beach has won a Green Coast Award. This award is a bit like the Blue Flag beach Award, but it's given to beaches in more natural, rural areas.

Swimming and Wildlife at Mwnt

It's generally safe to swim at Mwnt beach. However, it's important to remember that there isn't a lifeguard service here. Always be careful when swimming in the sea.

The Irish Sea near Mwnt is full of exciting wildlife! In the summer, you can often spot dolphins, seals, and porpoises swimming and playing in the water. Keep an eye out for them!

Mwnt's Ancient History

Mwnt has a long and interesting history, including a time when it faced an invasion!

The Flemish Invasion of 1155

Back in 1155, Mwnt was the site of a battle. People from Flanders tried to invade, but they were defeated. This victory was celebrated for many years afterward.

In the 18th century, people held a special games meeting on the first Sunday in January. They called it Sul Coch y Mwnt, which means 'Red Sunday of Mwnt'. This name remembered the fierce fighting that happened on that day. There's even a nearby stream called Nant y Fflymon, which means 'Flemings' Brook'.

The Historic Church of the Holy Cross

The Church of the Holy Cross (or Eglwys y Grog in Welsh) is a very old church. It's a great example of a medieval sailor's chapel of ease. This means it was a small church built for people who lived far from the main parish church.

Church Building and Features

People believe this spot has been used for worship since the Age of the Saints, which was a very long time ago. The church building you see today was probably built in the 14th century. Inside, you can find a special font made from Preseli stone. This font is even older, possibly from the 12th or 13th century!

Church's Changing Status

For many centuries, Mwnt was its own separate civil parish. But before the 1600s, it was a smaller part of the parish of Llangoedmor. Since 1934, it has been part of the parish of Y Ferwig. The Church of the Holy Cross is so important historically that it's a Grade I listed building. This means it's considered a building of exceptional interest.

National Trust's Role

The beach at Mwnt is owned by the National Trust. The National Trust is a charity that works to protect special places in the UK. They help look after the beach and the surrounding area to keep it beautiful and natural for everyone to enjoy.