I had the fortune to visit this site in December 2002, and was pleased at readnig Tim's report to find that I was not the only recent visitor. I was a little surprised though at Tim's comments that it is difficult to access. Is this to discourage others from visiting? A map and a pair of walking boots would suffice.
I did however find considerably more features than Tim has listed above. I do feel this site is worth some serious study if anyone has the time and resources.
There is indeed a couple of stone rows - but also groups of stones arranged pointing East, South and West on the sides of the mound itself. Quite a number of these stones appear to have the same "notch" carving into the sides/top of the stones. This may be decorative or architectural? I have photos which I will post when time allows. I would not be surprised if this is indeed a burial mound, as yet happily unexcavated. There are sone other features of note.
A large slate stone has been erected (from memory about 150 years ago) on the east side of the mound - it describes itself as a boundary stone for the landowners of the time.
There is also - on crossing to the cairn and circle - a couple of small stepped waterfalls which are very obviously man made. The soil in two pools have been removed down to gravel and bare rock, and the stream redirected to form the pools - one above the other. It is unlikely that past farmers will have done this as there is no shortage of fresh water for animals in the area. Possibly the landscaping has some relation to the stone works? There is also at least one large flat stone which looks to have moving to position next to the pools.
Also for any interested in wildlife - do not approach the tall tree growing in the dip between the cairn and path - as it has a harrier or kite nest - a spring trip may be recommended to see if any chicks have arrived !
Something is not right. This message is just to keep things from messing up down the road