Diana's Peak
| Diana's Peak | |||
| St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha | |||
|---|---|---|---|
 Diana's Peak | |||
| St Helena | |||
| Summit: | 2,684 feet 15°57’35"S, 5°41’29"W | ||
Diana's Peak is the highest point of the island of St Helena, the main island of St Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha in the South Atlantic Ocean. It is in the centre of the island climbs to 2,684 feet. The hill is of volcanic origin.
The mountain and its surroundings with a total area of 200 acres were proclaimed a national park in March 1996; the first on the island.[1] It is covered in tree fern thicket (Dicksonia arborescens).[2]
The peak marks the point where the districts Sandy Bay (southwest), Levelwood (east) and Longwood (north) meet. The tomb of the Emperor Napoleon (where he lay before his mortal remains were born away to France) is on the northern slopes of the hill, just a mile from Longwood House, the house of his exile.
The closest settlements to the hilltop are Bamboo Hedge (the main settlement of Sandy Bay District), Hutt's Gate (in Longwood District) and Levelwood Village.
References
- ↑ St Helena Island: Diana's Peak
- ↑ A Rescue Plan for the Threatened Tree Fern Thicket of Diana's Peak National Park, St Helena - Botanic Gardens Conservation International