Mynydd Henllys

Round Barrow(s)

The excellent Cairn I, as good a round cairn as I've seen in South Wales.

Image Credit: A. Brookes (17.12.2011)
Posted by thesweetcheat
19th December 2011ce

Edited 5th December 2023ce

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Comments (2)

Some great photos again tsc. I have a little question ... what's the difference between a cairn and a round barrow - or even a small long barrow?	Posted by tjj 19th December 2011ce


Thanks June. "Cairn" refers to the material used for construction (i.e. stone rather than earthen), a round cairn is a type of round barrow, although often/usually "round barrow" is taken to mean an earthen mound. The cairn in the picture is deceptive, because of its grass covering the stone construction is quite hidden, so it looks like an earthen barrow from a distance. :-)	Posted by thesweetcheat 20th December 2011ce

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