Mount Kent

Coordinates: 51°40′25″S 58°06′47″W / 51.6735°S 58.1130°W / -51.6735; -58.1130
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Mount Kent
Stone run at Mount Kent
Highest point
Coordinates51°40′25″S 58°06′47″W / 51.6735°S 58.1130°W / -51.6735; -58.1130
Geography

Mount Kent is a mountain on East Falkland, Falkland Islands,[1] and is 1,093 ft (333 m) high.[2] It is located north of Mount Challenger.

History

Position of Mount Kent relative to other surrounding hills

The mountain saw action during the

Assault on Mount Kent, part of the larger Battle of Mount Harriet
. Some of the location is still mined.

The mountain's top is occupied by the RRH Mount Kent (

RRH Byron Heights
on West Falkland.

References

  1. ^ Strange, Ian (1983) The Falkland Islands
  2. ^ Mount Kent - Falkland Islands at Peakery.com
  3. ^ Post Conflict and RAF Stanley. Think Defence Website, 2017