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Maen-y-BarddDolmen / Quoit / Cromlech
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| A lovely little dolmen in a lovely place with yes youve guessed it lovely views. I thought it time to witness the sunrise from here and coincidentally it was two days from the equinox so I payed special attention. On the horizon the mountain known as moelfre uchaf sticks out most, and it was here that the sun rose from, Coincidence ? maybe, but the even more persuasive alignments at cerrig pryfaid stone circle was ready to dispel any doubts. This could be the reason why Tal y fan has so many monuments. |
Posted by postman21st September 2007ce Edited 21st September 2007ce |
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Despite the dense cloud promising rain at any time, I was relieved when Jane agreed to meander down the Roman road which cuts through the Rowen complex of megalithic structures. Moth walked along the raised field bank, and it was delightful to hear them both cry out in unison as they spotted Maen-y-Bardd. It has that effect; I challenge anyone not to say "Oh wow!" or just "Oh!" upon seeing it for the first time. Tired, and totally fed up with walking, Jane immediately nested inside it, and was promptly re-energised. Not surprising. The Iced Gem of Dolmens looked just as gorgeous and magical, irrespective of the rapidly lowering skies. Moth and I took lots of photos, before seeking out Rhiw Burial Chamber This post appears as part of the weblog entry Three Go Mad In Conwy: Part II
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Posted by treaclechops8th April 2005ce |
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Maen-y-Bardd is also known as the Poet's stone but should be called The Dinkiest Dolmen in the World Ever. I have not superlatives enough for this place. Like a rat up a drainpipe, I crawled in and sat down, lit a Camel and grinned like a mad woman for 20 minutes as Moth and treaclechops tore round and photographed it from every angle. Trust me, if this doesn't make you smile, nothing will. It is perfection! This post appears as part of the weblog entry Conwy crusade: Tal-Y-Fantastic
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Posted by Jane28th March 2005ce Edited 28th March 2005ce |
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What an exquisite place, and an exquisite structure. A definite one to visit, a megarak's must-see. I said to the arresting Kate that it was a little gem, and then was put in mind of small iced biscuits. Now, I'll never be able to eat a purple-topped Iced Gem without thinking of this most divine example of dolmen building. It is perfectly constructed in every way, and enjoys terrific views over the Conwy Valley. (See weblog for further details). Go on. Treat yourself this summer. You won't be disappointed. This post appears as part of the weblog entry Penmaenmawr - Promising, Perplexing, Prodigious
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Posted by treaclechops 28th April 2004ce Edited 28th April 2004ce |
| The highlight of an excellent set of monuments below the top of Tal-Y-Fan. |
Posted by IronMan18th March 2002ce Edited 19th February 2003ce |
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This is where the dog was snoozing when his giant master chucked Ffon-Y-Cawr at him to wake him up - he was supposed to be guarding the sheep. Maen y Bardd is also known as Cwt Y Bugail - the shepherd's hut. (Grinsell - folklore of prehistoric sites in Britain) |
Posted by Rhiannon18th June 2004ce Edited 18th June 2004ce |
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| Also known as The Bard's Stone, Cwrt-y-Filiast, The Greyhound Kennel, Llech yr Ast or Cwrt-y-Bugail according to Barber and Williams' The Ancient Stones of Wales. |
Posted by ocifant12th June 2003ce |
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George Eastman House ArchiveAn old photo identified as 'Ro-Wen Cromlech' by Alvin Langdon Coburn (there's also a second photo of the site). Like most of the photos in this collection these aren't dated. Thanks to FourWinds and Hob for identifying the site from the photo. |
Posted by Kammer23rd June 2004ce Edited 23rd June 2004ce |
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