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Natural PlacesSite Name: Llyn Cerrig Bach
Country: Wales County: Anglesey Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Nearest Town: Holyhead  Nearest Village: llanfairyneubwll
Map Ref: SH30607650
Latitude: 53.258384N  Longitude: 4.541006W
Condition:
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4Almost Perfect
3Reasonable but with some damage
2Ruined but still recognisable as an ancient site
1Pretty much destroyed, possibly visible as crop marks
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-1Completely destroyed
4 Ambience:
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4 Access:
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4Short walk on a footpath
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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by dodomad : Cadw have created a range of comics to tell the tales of three of Anglesey’s most fascinating sites, Bryn Celli Ddu, Barclodiad y Gawres and Llyn Cerrig Bach. The special watery find site of Llyn Cerrig Bach transports us back to discover how ancient items were dropped in the lake over 2000 years ago and how they were rediscovered by the extraordinary detective work of local man Williams Ow... (Vote or comment on this photo)
A Sacred Lake, into which many votive goods were offered from the late Iron Age (2nd century BC), until just before the Conquest of Anglesey by the Romans. Eleven swords, eight spearheads, wheels of up to 22 different chariots, parts of a shield, and slave chains were found during peat extraction in the Second World War.

This is the single most important site of this type in Britain.

Note: Cadw and artist John G. Swogger have created a range of comics to tell the tales of three of Anglesey’s most fascinating prehistoric sites. See the latest comment on our page for links to the free downloads
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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by guile : Dawn at Llyn Cerrig Bach (3 comments - Vote or comment on this photo)

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by guile : The hill that overshadows this part of Llyn Cerrig Bach is called TACAN hill by the R.A.F. This refers to the Tactical Air Navigation System found on it. There is a theory that the offerings dicsovered in the lake had been deposited in the lake from a platform on the top of the hill. Historically this hill was known as Craig Carnau'r Ebolion - the Rock of the Ponies Hooves. I don't know the meanin... (1 comment - Vote or comment on this photo)

Llyn Cerrig Bach
Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by TimPrevett : Perhaps one of the most important iron age sites in the country. A Sacred Lake, into which many votive goods were offered from the late Iron Age (2nd century BC), until just before the Conquest of Anglesey by the Romans. Eleven swords, eight spearheads, wheels of up to 22 different chariots, parts of a shield, and slave chains were found during peat extraction in the Second World War. This is... (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by hoya105 : a peaceful place - when the jets are not flying! (Vote or comment on this photo)

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by hoya105 : the evocative lake...

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by AngieLake : According to this poster the artefact pictured here, and found in Llyn Cerrig Bach, is a "concentric bronze plaque". From exhibition in Oriel Ynys Mon in 2009[?]

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by AngieLake : Some artefacts from Llyn Cerrig Bach at an exhibition in Oriel Ynys Mon in 2009. (L - R: Bridle bit, spearhead and nave hoop.)

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by AngieLake : A closer view of the English language panel of the plaque on the boulder I was told to look out for by a local (didn't get quite as far - in a couple of yards of it - when I found the little access path, to left of this view!)

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by AngieLake : Showing Llyn Cerrig Bach's proximity to RAF Valley, Anglesey. The boulder with the plaque is to lower left, and entrance (one of them) to RAF base almost opposite. (I had not gone quite as far as this when I found the short access path to the lake, which is a couple of yards behind me, to my left from this position.)

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by AngieLake : A great feeling of peace and tranquility at this gorgeous site, despite the roaring of revving aircraft engines and the stink of aviation fuel. (One of RAF Valley's entrances is almost opposite here.) I grew up near Chivenor so was used to the noise. [3.7.13]

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Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by TimPrevett : The stone at the side of the road, with the grass verge which acts as a layby.

Llyn Cerrig Bach
Llyn Cerrig Bach submitted by TimPrevett : The Megalithic Meets group at perhaps one of the most important iron age sites in the country. A Sacred Lake, into which many votive goods were offered from the late Iron Age (2nd century BC), until just before the Conquest of Anglesey by the Romans. Eleven swords, eight spearheads, wheels of up to 22 different chariots, parts of a shield, and slave chains were found during peat extraction in the ...

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Celtic Art in Iron Age Wales by Andy B on Thursday, 25 January 2018
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Celtic art reflects the way Iron Age people interpreted the world around them. The designs they used help us understand how they viewed themselves, their environment and their gods.

The Celtic art found in Wales is part of a much wider tradition in Britain and Europe, often called La Tène art, which developed during the Iron Age from about 500BC.

The earliest example from Wales is the Cerrig-y-Drudion bowl which was found in 1924 in a stone-lined grave in the county of Conwy. It is one of the few decorated artefacts from Britain to date to the 4th century BC and was probably made by British craftsmen influenced by Continental traditions.

Many more decorated objects are known from about 200BC by which time Britain had developed its own distinctive style. British craftsmen continued to produce swords, daggers, spears, brooches and horse equipment, but also other objects such as tankards, mirrors and spoons.
Symbolic designs

Particular motifs and designs are introduced and often repeated, reinforcing their meaning. Archaeologists interpret these as symbolic and powerful with religious connotations. For example the three-fold character of the triskele (a three-legged design radiating from a centre) may represent the relationships between the living, the dead and the gods or the ongoing cycle of birth, life and death.

The crescentic plaque from Llyn Cerrig Bach (photo at link below) is decorated with an elaborate triskele, each limb ending with a trumpet and raised circle that suggests a stylised bird head.

https://museum.wales/articles/2007-05-03/Celtic-Art-in-Iron-Age-Wales/
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Ancient druids of Wales by Andy B on Thursday, 25 January 2018
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Celtic rituals of the Iron Age

Archaeology does however provide evidence for the religious expression of Celtic Iron Age people. The tradition of offering gifts to the gods is well illustrated at the site of Llyn Cerrig Bach on Anglesey. Here, between 300BC and AD100, chariots, weapons, tools and decorated metalwork items were cast from a causeway or island into a small lake. Coincidentally, an account by the Roman author Tacitus vividly recounts the crushing of a druidic stronghold on Anglesey by the Roman army, leading some to infer that Llyn Cerrig Bach was a druidic site.

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https://museum.wales/articles/2007-05-03/Ancient-druids-of-Wales/
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Llyn Cerrig Bach comic by Andy B on Friday, 14 August 2015
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Cadw have created a range of comics to tell the tales of three of Anglesey’s most fascinating sites, Bryn Celli Ddu, Barclodiad y Gawres and Llyn Cerrig Bach.

The story of the burial chamber of Bryn Celli Ddu takes readers back to the Neolithic period, around 5000 years ago. The monument was built so that the rising sun shines inside on the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year, making it a calendar made of stone.

Barclodiad y Gawres is a passage grave overlooking the western shores of Anglesey. This comic reveals the story behind the ancient community events at the site and the intricate carvings left by the Neolithic builders inside the mound.

The special watery find site of Llyn Cerrig Bach transports us back to discover how ancient items were dropped in the lake over 2000 years ago and how they were rediscovered by the extraordinary detective work of local man Williams Owen Roberts, during the Second World War.

All three comics also include fun games and activities inspired by the archaeological sites, their history and their artefacts.

http://cadw.gov.wales/fun/cadw-comics/?lang=en

http://cadw.gov.wales/docs/cadw/publications/fun/150731llyncerrigbachcomic-en.pdf (PDF)
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Re: Llyn Cerrig Bach - Site Designation by Anonymous on Wednesday, 03 June 2015
This is most interesting as I have lived on the Island all my life, I never knew such items were discovered in Llyn Cerrig Bach. Thank you for this site. It has made me even more interested in the history of Ynys Mon.
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Re: Llyn Cerrig Bach - Site Designation by guile on Sunday, 23 February 2014
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This area has changed dramatically since it was used as a site for rituals in the iron age. For example the road cuts the current incarnation of Llyn Cerrig Bach in two, one part being the portion with the memorial tablet, the other part to be found on the other side of the road, and is now known as Llyn Carnau with the north bank being the preserve of paying fishermen, the south being the property of the M.O.D.

The hill that overshadows this lake is called TACAN hill by the R.A.F. This refers to the Tactical Air Navigation System found on it. There is a theory that the offerings dicsovered in the lake had been deposited in the lake from a platform on the top of the hill. Historically this hill was known as Craig Carnau'r Ebolion - the Rock of the Ponies Hooves. I don't know the meaning behind this name but would love to explore this rock one day.

There is a very interesting blog about Llyn Cerrig Bach HERE by Eflyn Owen Jones, the daughter of William Owen Roberts the finder of Llyn Cerrig Bach artefacts on RAF Valley airfield, Anglesey in 1943. This lovely lady often gives talks about the items found in the lake. Her direct involvement with the finding and recording of the artifacts make her a fascinating and interesting personality to meet. She also has some high quality replicas of of the more iconic items which she freely allows access to. A very hard working lady, well worth seeking out one of her evening chats.
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Re: Llyn Cerrig Bach by coldrum on Friday, 16 April 2010
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Bid to return druid treasure to Anglesey by Andy B on Monday, 11 May 2009
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ANCIENT artefacts, more than 2,000 years old, should be brought back to Anglesey claims an island politician.

A large hoard of Iron Age materials were discovered in Llyn Cerrig Bach, Llanfair-yn-Neubwll, in 1942.

The items are currently kept in Cardiff, but local councillor Gwilym O Jones believes the treasure troves should brought back and displayed at Llangefni’s Oriel Môn.

And the council agrees, explaining they are currently in talks on that very subject.

Cllr Jones said: "Many on Anglesey know the tale of how they were found during the extension of RAF Valley.

"I understand why the treasures were taken down to the National Museum in Cardiff.

"At the time there was nowhere secure enough on Anglesey to keep them.

"But that has changed in recent years.

"Oriel Môn was built under Government Indemnity Scheme conditions which means that it’s purpose built to keep precious artefacts secure.

"We’ve seen programmes on television and recordings made of the island’s druidic history in the last couple of years, so I feel that now is the time to campaign to bring the treasures back.

"I’m not talking about bringing them back permanently, but I feel they should here for part of the year, say through the summer months.

"I think many people would be interested in seeing them."

"It would be of benefit to Oriel Môn to have them, as a lot of people aren't fans of art but might like to see part of the island’s heritage."

Chariots, weapons, tools and decorated metalwork items were cast from a causeway or island into Llyn Cerrig Bach between 300BC and AD100.

They were discovered in 1942 by William Roberts as the airfield was being extended to accommodate the US air force bomber, The Flying Fortress.

The site was investigated by Sir Cyril Fox, the then keeper of archaeology at the National Museum of Wales in 1946.

Llyn Cerrig Bach is of especial interest in its possible association with the druids.

Roman writer Tacitus chronicled the infamous confrontation between the Roman general Suetonius Paulinus and the druids of Anglesey in the mid first century AD.

Tacitus presents a graphic description of the druidic grove, grisly with the remains of human sacrifices, and the shores of the island guarded by black-clad women who screamed curses at the Romans about to destroy their sanctuary.

It is likely he was writing about Llyn Cerrig Bach.

Anglesey County Council’s head of museums, archives and culture, Pat West, said: "We have a good working relationship with the National Museum and are in negotiations with them about holding a short term exhibition of the artefact found at Llyn Cerrig Bach.

"As yet we have no set date for an exhibition but it would be in the next two to three years."

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http://www.theonlinemail.co.uk/bangor-and-anglesey-news/where-i-live/central-anglesey-news/2009/04/29/bid-to-return-druid-treasure-to-anglesey-66580-23490440/
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Re: Llyn Cerrig Bach - Site Designation by mishkin on Tuesday, 24 April 2007
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There's a paper by Miranda Green on Llyn Cerrig Bach here;-



-http://people.bath.ac.uk/liskmj/living-spring/sourcearchive/ns1/ns1mg1.htm

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