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Bannau Brycheiniog
Hi unknown editor

You have twice changed the name of the location of Pen y Fan from Brecon Beacons to Bannau Brycheiniog, asserting that the latter is the 'official and correct name'. It is indeed the official and correct name of the national park in Welsh but this is English Wikipedia and it is longstanding English Wikipedia policy to use the names that are in most common use in English. That is not in this instance the name 'Bannau Brycheiniog' - at least not yet. The situation may change in the future and the traditional Welsh name becomes the one used more often than the traditional English name. If and when that happens, Wikipedia can be expected to reflect that change. Whatever views you or I may have on the matter, Wikipedia is not a campaigning platform, it tries to provide a neutral perspective.

The recent decision by the National Park Authority relates only to how it prefers to refer to the area for which it is responsible, essentially for promotional purposes. In fact the 'official name' of the National Park in English remains unchanged as that was set in 1957 when the Park was established - take a look at the 'small print' on the BBNPA website and you'll see that it remains legally 'Brecon Beacons' e.g. in such as copyright text and in connection with the work of the planning service.

Note too that actions on the part of the National Park Authority do not change the name of natural features such as hills and mountain massifs - unlike some parts of the world, there is not a statutory body within the UK that performs that role. Ordnance Survey sets a standard but even that body does not have an 'official' role in naming of natural features; it too reflects useage though by its own particular set of rules, early OS surveyors having made enquiries of those in a position to know in a locality.

Hope that helps you understand why the change you seek gets reverted. It is not some anti-Welsh sentiment but a reflection of existing editorial policies.

thanks Geopersona (talk) 06:47, 11 March 2024 (UTC)