north wales
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Dyffryn Ardudwy Neolithic Monument
On this page we provide historical records and images of the site, as well as archaeological information and excavation details.Grid Reference: SH58862284 Situated in the village of Dyffryn Ardudwy in Gwynedd, Wales are a pair of dolmens, (or cromlechs as they are often called in Wales), estimated to date to around 3500BC. Excavations in the…
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Ystum Cegid Isaf
Neolithic site near Criccieth – Gwynedd, Wales. Today it is an impressive monument with four large uprights supporting a single huge capstone, but it hasn’t always looked like this… Back in the 1700’s there were around 13 uprights, and 3 capstones, forming a much larger and more complex structure. But by 1816, the two smaller…
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Bodowyr Cromlech
On Bodowyr farm on the Isle of Anglesey, Wales is Bodowyr cromlech, sometimes known as the ‘mushroom cromlech’. The oldest record mentioning Bodowyr Cromlech is from Camden’s Britannia, volume 4, Wales, published in 1610:“In Bodowyr, which lieson the northside of the same round fort, at a further distance, we find a remarkablecromlech, which several, as…
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Cefn Isaf – Cromlech in Rhoslan
This Neolithic Cromlech is near Criccieth in Gwynedd, Wales. It’s pretty easy to access, with a public footpath leading to the field just a short distance from the village of Rhoslan. The following is quoted from Arch. Camb Vol.(XV 1869 p. 137): This Cromlech lies in a field on the farm called Cefn Isaf, about…
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Ty Newydd – Neolithic cromlech – Anglesey, Wales
A number of descriptions of this monument have been put on record.. dating as far back as 1802. The site was once described as a ‘double cromlech’ but has since been subject to heavy damage. At present form the monument consists of a 12ft by 5ft capstone partially held up by brick supports which were…
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The Legends of Cadair Idris..
One of our favorite places in Wales is Cadair Idris mountain in Eryri.. Wales is rich in folklore, myths and legends. The mountain of Cadair Idris, “the chair of Idris”, is no stranger to these tales.. We used to spend our summers working at events across the UK and each time we would drive to…
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Bryn Cader Faner – Gwynedd, Wales
In this post we’ll be exploring the iconic Bronze Age Cairn.. Bryn Cader Faner. This is a stunning monument situated in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park.. boasting spectacular views of the surrounding mountain landscape. Sadly, the structure has been badly damaged over the years.. From being pillaged by treasure hunters, used as target practice by the…
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Gwern Einion
Neolithic cromlech/dolmen in Gwynedd, Wales. This monument was at some point incorporated into a wall next to a now ruined farmstead and wasbeen reported as being used as a pigsty. In the book named “An Inventory of The Ancient Monuments in Wales and Monmouthshire”, published in 1921, the author writes: “This cromlech occupies a site…
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Cors y Gedol – Neolithic Site in Gwynedd, Wales
This cromlech is situated in the old parish of Llanddwywe. Its a beautiful site with stunning views of Eryri and Bae Ceredigion. The name Cors y Gedol comes from the 16th century manor house nearby, who’s estate would have once covered a larger area of land here. Some old records of this monument also refer…
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Caer Dyni – Gwynedd, Wales
Access to site: Via public footpath from the beach at Criccieth. Easy to find. Be aware of dogs and children in the field as there is a lot of broken glass covering the area. It looks like at some point there was a mass amount of old glass and pottery buried in the field. Nonetheless,…
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