Information on number of queries relating to the use of Welsh place names on Maps of Wales

Gwybodaeth am nifer o ymholiadau yn ymwneud â’r defnydd o enwau lleoedd Cymraeg ar Fapiau o Gymru

Request for information - Ref no: FOI2622

22 October 2026

Information request

We received your request on 17 May 2026.

We have handled your request under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) 2000.

A copy of your request is set out in the extract below:

“We are aware that a number of individuals and bodies have contacted your agency regarding the use of Welsh place names on your maps in Wales. These individuals and bodies have called for the use of Welsh topographical place names only.

We wish to know the number of messages your agency has received from -

  1. Individuals.
  2. Community/town/city councils.
  3. Other bodies, such as organizations, movements, societies.”

Cais

Fe dderbynion ni eich ymholiad ar 17 Mai 2026.

Rydyn ni wedi trin eich ymholiad o dan y Ddeddf Rhyddid Gwybodaeth (FOIA) 2000.

Mae copi o’ch ymholiad wedi ei osod allan yn y dyfyniad isod:

“Gwyddom fod nifer o unigolion a chyrff wedi anfon at eich asiantaeth mewn perthynas â'r defnydd o enwau lleoedd Cymraeg ar eich mapiau yng Nghymru. Mae'r unigolion a'r cyrff hyn wedi galw am ddefnyddio enwau lleoedd tirweddol Cymraeg yn unig;

Dymunwn wybod beth oedd nifer y negeseuon a dderbyniodd eich asiantiaeth oddi wrth -

  1. Unigolion.
  2. Cynghorau cymuned/tref/dinas.
  3. Cyrff eraill, megis sefydliadau, mudiadau, cymdeithasau”

Our response

I confirm that Ordnance Survey does hold the information you have requested, as follows:

CategoryNumber of messages received
Individuals279
Community/town/city councils18
Other bodies, such as organizations, movements, societies31

Ein hymateb ni

Rwy’n cadarnhau bod yr Arolwg Ordnans yn dal yr wybodaeth rydych chi’n ei geisio, fel a ganlyn:

CategoriNifer o negeseuon a dderbyniwyd
Unigolion279
Cynghorau cymuned/tref/dinas18
Cyrff eraill, megis sefydliadau, mudiadau, cymdeithasau31

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