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Dinas Head round barrow

Round Barrow(s)

<b>Dinas Head round barrow</b>Posted by thesweetcheatImage © A. Brookes (25.6.00)
Nearest Town:Padstow (11km E)
OS Ref (GB):   SW848761 / Sheet: 200
Latitude:50° 32' 39.77" N
Longitude:   5° 2' 15.98" W

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Shown on the OS as "tumulus", this obscure round barrow occupies a stunning headland position at the end of Dinas Head (a spur of Trevose Head, near Padstow).

The barrow itself is a low mound, with visible kerb stones, but the setting is magnificent - worth visiting as part of a coastal walk.
thesweetcheat Posted by thesweetcheat
21st January 2009ce