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Corndon Hill 5
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 30th Dec 2004
Corndon Hill 5 submitted by TimPrevett on 30th Dec 2004. Another cairn, Corndon Hill 5, also deeply robbed out, Midwinter Solstice 2004. Corndon Hill 2 visible to the right.
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Ffridd Faldwyn
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 6th Jun 2005
Ffridd Faldwyn submitted by TimPrevett on 6th Jun 2005. The westernmost extremity of the earthworks at Ffridd Faldwyn is at the left of the picture; it clearly shows how the natural contours of the hill were used to aid the siting of the defences. In the far distance is Corndon Hill, on the far east border of Powys into Shropshire. Even further away, to the left of Corndon Hill is The Stiperstones ridge. See main entry for more details.
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Maengwyngweddew
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 15th Aug 2005
Maengwyngweddew submitted by TimPrevett on 15th Aug 2005. Have you ever tried looking for a squat white standing stone, about 85cm tall, with uncertain directions, and a mountainside of sheep? Not easy. This took me two attempts. An aborted attempt on my birthday left me disappointed and frustrated, wishing I'd purchased the 1:25000, and not the 1:50000. Sob sob.
Thankfully, my family had pity upon me, and I returned a couple days later with new attitude and closer studying of the 1:50000 and guide book. This fresh approach helped me find this quartz...
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Clap yr Arian
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 15th Aug 2005
Clap Yr Arian submitted by TimPrevett on 15th Aug 2005. A composite of the cairn, 'Silver Lump'! The cairn is over 30 feet in diameter, and has some kerb stones remaining on its north western side. A large hollow shows a robbed out centre. The cairn is easily visited when visiting Maen Serth, and then on to Maengwyngweddew. If you look to the centre horizon in this picture, Maen Serth can just be made out.
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Newmead Farm
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Natural Stone / Erratic / Other Natural Feature
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 16th Aug 2005
Newmead Farm submitted by TimPrevett on 16th Aug 2005. A close up of the more smooth, narrow end. It's amazing how stones sneak in when you plan a day without them. For my daughter's birthday, we were going to the excellent Quackers Childrens' Play Centre (see www.quackersnow.com ) only a few minutes from the campsite, which we did.
On one occasion I returned to the car for some water, and there was a large boulder looking at me, as it were, from an adjoining field. I obtained permission from the venue, which was fine, subject to the presence of l...
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The Temple, Llandrindod Wells
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2005
The Temple, Llandrindod Wells submitted by TimPrevett on 8th Sep 2005. Where are the stones now? Extensive information added to the site entry - click on the blue text to the top left of the picture for more information.
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Newbridge on Wye
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2005
Newbridge on Wye submitted by TimPrevett on 8th Sep 2005. The eastern side of the stone, picture looking west. This stone is just over 5 feet tall, heavily leaning, with what appears like cairn material around the base. It is adjacent a football pitch, and access is no problem. Parking to the north in a large layby. This stone is also the first I have ever driven to, so is a notable megalith for me! When I've passed my test, hopefully many more will come.
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Kinnerton
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2005
Kinnerton submitted by TimPrevett on 8th Sep 2005. This photo is not here for quality - just as a document. Everyone seems to struggle to locate this possible stone. There are meant to be two; one round toppped one in a field is easy enough to find... but this one... to find this I did a scout around the perimeter immediately surrounding the first stone; when on the west side of the field, I spotted this. The picture is taken stretched on tip toe at maximum manual zoom, across a hedge. Is it a stone or a tree trunk? to the NE of the Kinnerton I....
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Four Stones (Powys)
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2005
Four Stones (Powys) submitted by TimPrevett on 8th Sep 2005. The view of the stones over the gate. A Scottish circle in Wales? Very homely. Me & my kids enjoyed these very much.
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Cwm Rhiwiau
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Stone Circle
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 3rd Jan 2006
Cwm Rhiwiau submitted by TimPrevett on 3rd Jan 2006. This image shows the location of Cwm Rhiwiau from Rhos Y Beddau stone rows, with points of reference.
I have visited the nearby Rhos y Beddau circle and rows twice since Feb 2000; on this, my third visit, I was determined to find the other reported circle, Cwm Rhiwiau.
The stones are indeed there, the tallest stones no more than ankle height. We were able to locate the northern outlier, but missed the southern outlier. We found the diameter of the circle surprisingly large for the size of th...
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Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant (Standing Stone)
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 4th Jan 2006
Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant (Standing Stone) submitted by TimPrevett on 4th Jan 2006. The large re-used Bronze Age standing stone next to the road in the village. Once it was one of several stones here; now it's the only standing stone in the village.
If the archaeological database is interpreted correctly, the schoolhouse behind had a mound where the stone was formerly situated - before the school house was constructed.
Parking around the bend as seen, ideal for visiting the village.
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Meusydd Henge Complex
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Henge
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 4th Jan 2006
Meusydd Henge Complex submitted by TimPrevett on 4th Jan 2006. The site of a probable henge with associated earthworks. Can not be seen on the photo, but in person, there is ample evidence of earthworks in the form of contours in the land. See main entry for details.
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Llwyn Bryn Dinas
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 5th Jan 2006
Llwyn Bryn Dinas submitted by TimPrevett on 5th Jan 2006. The nearby hillfort of Llwyn Bryn Dinas would have had a commanding view over this east - west valley. The upmost part of the hill's shape is part of the defences, clearly visible either side as you go along the Tanat Valley.
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Dyffryn Lane, Berriew
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Henge
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 22nd Mar 2006
Dyffryn Lane, Berriew submitted by TimPrevett on 22nd Mar 2006. If one looks carefully at the Dyffryn Lane henge site, especially with reference to the aerial image in the CADW guide to Clywd & Powys, three areas of corresponding contours can be detected. Look for curves and rises juxtaposed against the linear hedgerows. I have marked the picture here to help show off the distant curves near the field boundary, and a closer mark to show the contours nearer the front of the image. Walking down from Maen Beuno, just a couple minutes, look over the field opposi...
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Afon Disgynfa
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 14th Aug 2006
Afon Disgynfa submitted by TimPrevett on 14th Aug 2006. Looking towards the exit of the river from the moor (to the SE) with the large cairn of Afon Disgynfa in the foreground.
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Castle Bank (Radnorshire)
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 24th Aug 2006
Castle Bank (Radnorshire) submitted by TimPrevett on 24th Aug 2006. A situation worthy of Lord of the Rings - Castle Bank in Radnorshire. Its situation is best appreciated from the hills surrounding its location in the vast natural amphitheatre. The univallate earthwork and stone ring are easily traced from this distance. A fine 3D fly-through model can be seen of this at Llandrindod Wells museum.
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Gelli Hill Cairn B
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 24th Aug 2006
Gelli Hill Cairn B submitted by TimPrevett on 24th Aug 2006. This is not Gelli Hill circle, but yet more stones which could be mistaken for a ruinous circle, as per the comment on 14th August 2005. The 'real' Gelli Hill circle on a narrow neck of land, lower down more or less at the same level as the large fallen standing stone.
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Gelli Hill Cairn A
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 25th Aug 2006
Gelli Hill Cairn A submitted by TimPrevett on 25th Aug 2006. The silhouette of the cairn approaching sunset. The diameter of this cairn is considerable, and I think must rank among the taller cairns I have visited. See pictures of the circle looking towards here for an idea of the size of the mound in context of the landscape.
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Cwrt-y-Gollen
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 4th Sep 2006
Cwrt-y-Gollen submitted by TimPrevett on 4th Sep 2006. A close up of the magnificent "Growing Stone". Even my uninterested wife had to admit this was impressive! On former MOD property, the signs have now gone, and it feels much less of an intrusion than previously.
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Spaceguard Centre
Date Added: 18th Sep 2010
Site Type: Modern Stone Circle etc
Country: Wales (Powys)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2006
Spaceguard Centre submitted by TimPrevett on 7th Sep 2006. Looking into the centre; stones in the foreground are to mark the track in to the centre. Notice the stone with holes along its side.
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