Carnmenellis

The hill itself is situated approximately three miles (5 km) south of Redruth.

[1] It is one of five Marilyns in Cornwall; the others being Brown Willy (420 m), Kit Hill (334 m), Hensbarrow Beacon (312 m) and Watch Croft (252 m).

[3] The term 'Carnmenellis Granite' refers to the plateau of high ground in this area, one of five granite plutons in Cornwall that make up part of the Cornubian batholith (see also Geology of Cornwall).

[1] A microwave transmitting and receiving tower on the summit is used for telephone and computer connections as well as other data and television and radio broadcasting links.

A number of Iron Age fortifications surround the hill, but little archaeological research has been done on the site.

The telecommunications mast on Carnmenellis Hill. The mound to the right is a covered reservoir according to the OS map