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Chinnor Hill Barrows
Date Added: 5th May 2025
Site Type: Round Barrow(s)
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 19th Aug 2023. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 4
Chinnor Hill Barrows submitted by Richard13 on 20th Aug 2023. A view across the Chinnor Barrows. They are covered in vegetation but can be made out once found, and the picture also shows the fine views available from this site.
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Log Text: The Chinnor Hill barrows are recognisable but are covered in vegetation so could be missed at first. However there is a sign to show their location, and once found the nature and layout of the site becomes clear. Situated on top of the Chiltern escarpment in the heart of nature reserve this site has a beautiful and spectacular location, with fine views available of the surrounding landscape and the local flora and fauna. It is a short walk on a good path from the nature reserve car park.
Ballynahatty
Date Added: 5th May 2025
Site Type: Henge
Country: Ireland (Northern) (Co. Down)
Visited: Yes on 30th Apr 2025. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 5
Ballynahatty submitted by Flickr on 17th Mar 2016. Image from page 438 of "Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland" (1849) Identifier: journalofroyalso1899roya
Title: Journal of the Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland
Year: 1849 (1840s)
Authors: Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. Transactions Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. Proceedings and transactions Royal Society of Antiquaries of Ireland. Proceedings and papers
Subjects:
Publisher: Dublin, Ireland : The So...
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Log Text: Visited this impressive site on a fine spring evening. The lengthening shadows helped to show the height of the banks and how the henge fits into the surrounding landscape. Although located very close to the city of Belfast, the urban landscape feels a world away here.
Kendrew Quadrangle
Date Added: 8th Dec 2024
Site Type: Henge
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Dec 2024. My rating: Condition -1 Ambience 1 Access 5
Kendrew Quadrangle submitted by theSongofFfraed on 4th Jan 2018. St. Michael and the dragon atop Keble College chapel, right in the centre of the henge.
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Log Text: Although nothing remains of this site, which has long been destroyed, I thought that it would be interesting to visit the location and try walking the location of the Henge where possible. Based on the information already posted on the Megalithic Portal and an article from Oxonensia by Lambrick from 2013 (https://www.oxoniensia.org/volumes/2013/Lambrick.pdf) I was able to trace the location of the henge around Keble, Parks and Blackhall Road.
It is fascinating to think that this part of Oxford could once have been part of a wider ceremonial landscape of major significance, especially in the light of discoveries in adjacent areas such as the University Parks and the Radcliffe Infirmary site. I certainly feel that it would merit an information board or plaque at the location to explain the history.
Caer-Dyni
Date Added: 28th Jul 2024
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: Wales (Gwynedd)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Jul 2024. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 5 Access 4
Caer-Dyni submitted by Tivy01 on 21st May 2013. Parking for Caer-Dyniis is in a lay-by east of Cricceth.Less than a 5 minute walk from the lay-by.Caer-Dyni has a great view of Cricceth castle.
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Log Text: Situated within easy reach of Criccieth this site deserves to be better known even if it has sustained some damage. Rather than accessing it from the car park off the main road I think it is best appreciated by walking along the path by Dylan's restaurant between the railway and the golf course. The path turns sharp left to cross the railway and at this point the capstone is quite prominent on the hillside and is visible as you approach,. The views across the beach and town to the castle are spectacular.
Rhoslan
Date Added: 28th Jul 2024
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: Wales (Gwynedd)
Visited: Yes on 25th Jul 2024. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Rhoslan submitted by DJMace on 18th Nov 2019. Rhoslan burial chamber.
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Log Text: It is surprising that such an impressive and easy to access site is so little known - it is almost 'hidden in plain sight' an easy 5 minute walk from the hamlet of Rhoslan. The size of the capstone really needs to be seen to be appreciated!
Dyffryn Ardudwy
Date Added: 28th Jul 2024
Site Type: Portal Tomb
Country: Wales (Gwynedd)
Visited: Yes on 26th Jul 2024. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 5
Dyffryn Ardudwy Dolmens submitted by Adam Stanford on 24th Feb 2008. Both chamber at night looking south (ish).
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Log Text: A fascinating and delightful site with a complex and interesting history! The chambers have been subject to repairs using bricks and mortar to create additional pillars, but this does not prevent an appreciation of the site. Although it is situated adjacent to a school and houses, and is close to the main road, this did not detract from the ambience as much as you might expect. The main sound we heard was birdsong.
Carn Euny Fogou
Date Added: 24th Jul 2022
Site Type: Souterrain (Fogou, Earth House)
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Carn Euny Fogou submitted by AngieLake on 2nd Jan 2005. This shot shows the huge but low (4.5ft - 1.4m) SE-facing doorway of the Carn Euny 'Beehive Hut' underground chamber, with its own short passage leading into the fogou passage which runs SW/NE, (but snaking here with a flatter, more W/E run), just outside the doorway. It is thought that the Beehive Hut (chamber) was the first structure on this site, so that originally the eastern wall of the fogou passage would not have obstructed the view. It is possible that the sun was meant to shine down t...
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Log Text: Situated in the heart of Carn Euny village, this was my first visit to a Fougou and it did not disappoint! It was interesting to see how it interacts with the buildings in the village and find the signs of how its layout has evolved.
Visited during a July heatwave, so the intererior of the Fougou was dry!
Carn Euny Village
Date Added: 24th Jul 2022
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Carn Euny Village submitted by AngieLake on 31st Oct 2004. This view over the Carn Euny Settlement was taken in two shots, which are cobbled together to give an idea of how it looked in March 2004. Bec-Zog's pic is similar to this.
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Log Text: Visiting this site required negociating some narrow country lanes, but it is signed and is well worth the effort of reaching it. There is a small parking area and Carn Euny is a short walk away from here.
The remains of the houses are clearly visible and the walls can clearly be made out. There are also other features visible such as paving and internal dividing walls in the houses. It does not take too much imagination to visualise how the village would have looked (with the help of some useful information boards) and it was interesting to consider how its inhabitants would have gone about their daily lives. There is also a Fougou here which makes it doubly worth visiting!
Boscawen Un
Date Added: 23rd Jul 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 5 Access 4
Boscawen Un submitted by BazCross on 30th Mar 2012. Boscawen Un photographed March 2012.
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Log Text: A circle which is not only interesting, but also evocative and atmospheric. There is a short walk from the A30 layby through Willowherb and Bracken to reach it, and a small rise in the path affords a tantalising preview glimpse of the circle just before arriving at it. Boscawen Un sits within its own enclosure, but even without this it would still have a tangible sense of place and space.
The leaning central stone is a focal point, but the whole site has a special fascination and beauty.
Pipers (nr Merry Maidens)
Date Added: 23rd Jul 2022
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Pipers (nr Merry Maidens) submitted by stu on 22nd Aug 2002. The Pipers, near 'The Merry Maidens'
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Log Text: Near the Merry Maidens but not visible from the circle itself. Not as easy to spot from the road as expected due to high hedges, but impressive enough once located!
Nun Careg Cross
Date Added: 23rd Jul 2022
Site Type: Ancient Cross
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Nun Careg submitted by enkidu41 on 15th Nov 2004. Somewhat weatherworn the cross on its face is diificult to discern.
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Log Text: An unexpected bonus when walking from the Merry Maidens to The Pipers! It is eroded but still very much recognisable although as it sits by the roadside some care is needed when viewing it.
Tregiffian Barrow
Date Added: 23rd Jul 2022
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Tregiffian Barrow submitted by PaulM on 28th Aug 2001. Tregiffian Chambered Tomb, West Penwith, Cornwall (SW430244)
Located by the side of the road close to the Merry Maidens stone circle.
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Log Text: This site is easily accessible by road, as the road was actually built across part of it. Still well worth a visit and recognisable as a Barrow, although sadly most people driving past (through?) it will have no idea it is there!
Merry Maidens (Circle)
Date Added: 23rd Jul 2022
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 21st Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 4 Access 5
Merry Maidens (Circle) submitted by Bladup on 19th Aug 2013. A Rainbow and the light from the setting sun shining onto Merry Maidens stone circle.
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Log Text: A neat and tidy circle which is also easy to access. As it is adjacent to the road and has its own layby it can get busy but it is worth lingering to find a quieter moment to appreciate it.
Lanyon Quoit
Date Added: 23rd Jul 2022
Site Type: Burial Chamber or Dolmen
Country: England (Cornwall)
Visited: Yes on 19th Jul 2022. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 4
Lanyon Quoit submitted by KernowBysVykken on 25th Jul 2015. Lanyon Quoit at dawn on the 21st June 2015. The more recent landmark, Ding Dong mine can be seen on the horizon.
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Log Text: Lanyon Quoit stands next to the road and can be seen from it as you approach. It looks impressive and stands out against the landscape, making for a fine sight. Although it has been reconstructed and has lost some height and impact as a result, it is still a fine and interesting sight and well worth a visit. The area is worth a closer inspection to make out the outline of the associated barrow.
Whit Stones
Date Added: 5th Sep 2021
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: England (Somerset)
Visited: Yes on 1st Sep 2021. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 4
Whit Stones submitted by paulcall on 23rd Apr 2007. Whit Stones with Easter Daffodils. View from the south.
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Log Text: These two stones are situated just off the main A39 road near to the top of Porlock Hill. They can be accessed by a short walk from the nearby parking layby and the white stones stand out clearly against the heather moorland. The site is spectacularly situated with fine view across Exmoor and out to sea. They are not signed and I get the impression they are not well known and are often overlooked. But the Whitstones are well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Hoar Stone at Enstone
Date Added: 4th Jul 2021
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 25th May 2020. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Hoar Stone at Enstone submitted by baz on 12th Jan 2003. The Hoar Stone burial chamber at Enstone (SP378236)
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Log Text: This site sits directly adjacent to the road but is still extremely easy to miss amongst the trees unless you know the exact location. The huge megaliths still manage to impress and in my opinion this site much more atmospheric and imposing than the more famous Whsipering Knights at Rollright. Well worth the slight detour from Enstone on the A44.
Devil's Arrows
Date Added: 3rd Jul 2021
Site Type: Stone Row / Alignment
Country: England (Yorkshire (North))
Visited: Yes on 2nd Jul 2021. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 5
Devil's Arrows submitted by Humbucker on 27th Apr 2019. All three Devils Arrows looking from the north. The light improved for a brief few minutes & the sun made a brief appearance while I was there before turning into a flat, grey evening.
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Log Text: Access and information has improved since my last visit. A new road (Marina Lane) branches off Roecliffe Road on the way into Boroughbridge and this now features a small parking area with an information board about the stones which seems to be aimed at visitors to the Devils Arrows.
One of the Arrows sits adjacent to the main road in a small clearing while the two others stand in the field opposite it. All of them can be seen from the new parking spaces and can be walked to. Although the main road into Boroughbridge passes by one stone and the two others are close to the A168 road this does not detract as much as you think it would as the stones are big enough to have an imposing presence of their own. Access to one Arrow is extremely easy as it is next to the road, while access to the others would probably depend more on the state of the crops in the field.
This is an excellent site to visit as a break if you are on a car journey up or down the A1(M) and the new layby and information board is a positive development. In spite of this I am sure that many people drive straight past and don't realise that the stones are there
Badbury Hill
Date Added: 2nd May 2021
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st May 2021. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 5
Badbury Hill submitted by SolarMegalith on 30th Oct 2011. Southern rampart of the Iron Age hillfort on Badbury Hill (photo taken on October 2011).
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Log Text: The earthworks are still visible although they are low in some places. However they can still be clearly traced. The interior is planted with beech trees and carpeted in bluebells in the spring, when it can often become busy. Outside these times it is usually quiet.
Devils Quoits
Date Added: 5th Apr 2021
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jul 2009. My rating: Condition 5 Ambience 3 Access 4
Devils Quoits submitted by h_fenton on 13th Mar 2011. The Devils Quoits, viewed from the south east.
Kite Aerial Photograph
13 March 2011
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Log Text: An impressive circle-henge, this site is almost a total restoration. A few stones survived the plough until the early 20th century, when they were buried to make room for an airfield. This is turn became a quarry and a landfill site so that the site exists at all is something for which we should be very grateful! It was restored in the early 21st century by re-erecting the remaining stones and replacing others, and restoring the bank and ditch. When I first visited in 2009 the site still seemed quite raw and exposed to the surrounding industry, but now overlooking a lake. Since then the surrounding trees have grown and matured and the old landfill areas have been better landscaped, making for a much improved ambience although there is still some activity around the landfill. However it is a fine place to visit now (May 2020) and as the landscape continues to mature it will only continue to improve.
Wayland's Smithy
Date Added: 5th Apr 2021
Site Type: Long Barrow
Country: England (Oxfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 1st Jun 2004. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 5 Access 3
Wayland's Smithy submitted by StoneLee on 11th Jun 2015. Wayland's Smithy
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Log Text: Wayland's Smithy is well preserved Severn-Cotswold long barrow which enjoys a delightful setting amidst a small plantation of trees. The approach along the ridgeway makes for a fine prelude and a visit can also be combined with a visit to Uffington Castle and White Horse. The large stones at the front of the barrow make for an impressive sight, and the chambers in the barrow are also accessible. Wayland's Smithy is well known site so can become busy, so it is worth visiting 'off-season'. However a visit is always rewarding whevener you go.