Mayhill

Mayhill is a district of Swansea, Wales, at the top of a steep hill of the same name just north west of the city centre, partly separated from Townhill to the west.

Mayhill Garden City started in 1914 as an experimental row of six houses that are still in occupation today. The majority of homes were built by 1940.[1] Before the Mayhill Garden City project, Townhill Farm occupied the upper end of Waun Wen Road and a well, formerly used by Baptists, was halfway down. At the end of Long Ridge is a Jewish burial ground.

Mayhill is geographically divided into Mayhill South (Mayhill Garden City) and Mayhill North (Mountain View) by Townhill Road. It is in the Townhill ward.

The south side of Mayhill overlooks the city centre, docklands and Swansea Bay. A prominent landmark on Mayhill, visible from the city centre and Hafod, is Sea View Primary School. The north side of Mayhill looks out towards the northern districts of Swansea and onwards towards the mountainous terrain of the Brecon Beacons.

Mayhill features several park and nature reserve areas, including Bryn y Don and a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the border of Townhill, opposite Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church. The largest open space recreational area is around Sea View Primary School and includes parkland, small wooded areas, and heathland. There is also a small picnic park along Bryn Y Don Road, and woodland between Waun Wen Road and Townhill Road.

West End F.C. play at Pryderi Park Stadium in the area.

Coordinates: 51°37′50.00″N 3°57′8.00″W  /  51.6305556°N 3.9522222°W  / 51.6305556; -3.9522222

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