Cromlechs/Dolmens
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Croes-llechau, Bronllys, Wales.
Sadly this cromlech is now in ruin, but we do have an account from 1809 by Theophilus Jones in the ‘History of the County of Brecknock volume 2’: “In a field called Croeslechau about two miles eastward of this town or village [Talgarth] but in the parish of Bronllys and on a farm called Bryn-y-groes,…
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St Elvis – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Remains of a Neolithic ‘double cromlech’ near Solva.. About the site:The remains of two chambers can be discerned; on the W side is a large capstone measuring ca 3.3m x 2.4m x 0.7m which is supported on the S side by a stone 0.7m high and surrounded by several smaller stones, some partly buried. 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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Gwal y Filiast – Carmarthenshire, Wales
A stunning Neolithic cromlech/dolmen situated on a public footpath in a wooded valley. This is a wonderful site, and is steeped in legends.. Earliest records:The earliest record we could find of Gwal y Filiast is from Edward LLuyd in 1695, who notes – ”Gwaly Viliast or Bwrdh Arthur in Llan Boudy parish, is…a rude stone…
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Ffyst Samson – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Otherwise known as Trellys.. All that stands today of this neolithic monument is a capstone perched upon two uprights. The following is a very short description quoted from ‘A Historical Tour Through Pembrokeshire’, published in 1810 by Richard Fenton:“..just above the village of Trellys, is a cromlech, and, what is not commonly seen in a…
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Trellyffaint – Pembrokeshire, Wales
This collapsed neolithic monument is a fascinating site estimated to be at least 6,000 years old. It features ancient rock art and has yielded important finds relating to the earliest evidence of dairy production in Wales.. It also has some very old legends attached to it!Trellyffaint is on private land (and a busy working farm)…
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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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Llech y Drybedd – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Llech y Drybedd is an impressive Neolithic cromlech near Moylegrove in Pembrokeshire. Coflein describes the site as.. “A free standing megalithic chamber, with earthfast stones supporting a substantial capstone: no traces of a mound are mentioned.” There is no designated parking at this site, so we park in Moylegrove and walk along the road. Here…
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Sweyne’s Howes – Gower, Wales
Sweyne’s Howes is a Neolithic site on Rhossili Downs in Gower, Wales. Today, the site comprises of two ruined cromlechs. In this post we will cover the archaeology of the site, as well as the Viking legends associated with the name.. The North Cairn – The northern of the two is the slightly better preserved..…
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