Rhoose Point facts for kids
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Rhoose Point (which is Trwyn y Rhws in Welsh) is a piece of land that sticks out into the sea. It is also a small community located near the village of Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Rhoose Point is special because it is the most southerly (southernmost) place where people live on the mainland of Wales.
There is a small debate about whether Rhoose Point or a nearby place called Breaksea Point is the very tip of mainland Wales. However, the local government, the Vale of Glamorgan Council, has put up a sign saying that Rhoose Point is indeed the most southerly part. You can even find a small circle of stones marking this special spot!
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What is Rhoose Point?
Rhoose Point is a headland, which means it's a piece of land that extends out into a body of water, like a cape or a peninsula. It's also a settlement, meaning people live there. It's located on the southern coast of Wales, looking out over the Bristol Channel.
Where is the Southernmost Point of Wales?
Many people wonder exactly where the southernmost point of mainland Wales is. While Breaksea Point is very close, the Vale of Glamorgan Council has officially marked Rhoose Point as the most southerly spot. This makes it a unique place to visit and explore.
From Factories to Homes
Not long ago, the area north of Rhoose Point looked very different. There used to be large industrial sites there, including a cement factory and a quarry. A quarry is a place where stone or other materials are dug out of the ground.
How the Land Changed
Over time, these old industrial sites were closed down. The land was then "reclaimed," which means it was cleaned up and prepared for a new use. This process helped turn the area into a place where people could live.
New Homes at Rhoose Point
Today, the land where the factories once stood is home to a large housing area called the Rhoose Point Housing scheme. More than 1,000 houses have been built here. This has made the village of Rhoose much bigger and brought many new families to the area.
Nearby Islands
To the east of Rhoose Point, you can see an island called Flat Holm in the Bristol Channel. This island is quite close and is almost on the same line of latitude (an imaginary line around the Earth) as Rhoose Point. Flat Holm is currently managed by the city of Cardiff.
