The Modern Antiquarian. Ancient Sites, Stone Circles, Neolithic Monuments, Ancient Monuments, Prehistoric Sites, Megalithic Mysteries

Wales   Carmarthenshire  

Gareg Hir

Standing Stone / Menhir

<b>Gareg Hir</b>Posted by KammerImage © Simon Marshall
Nearest Town:Newcastle Emlyn (11km WNW)
OS Ref (GB):   SN40603367 / Sheet: 146
Latitude:51° 58' 41.19" N
Longitude:   4° 19' 16.14" W

Added by Kammer


Discussion Topics0 discussions
Start a topic



Show map   (inline Google Map)

Images (click to view fullsize)

Add an image Add an image
<b>Gareg Hir</b>Posted by Kammer <b>Gareg Hir</b>Posted by Kammer <b>Gareg Hir</b>Posted by Kammer <b>Gareg Hir</b>Posted by Kammer

Fieldnotes

Add fieldnotes Add fieldnotes
Visited 11th January: This was the last site we visited, and it was certainly the most beautiful. Access to Gareg Hir is very good, and you can see it from the road. The stone stands on the edge of a forestry plantation, and there's a public footpath running very close to it. We parked in front of the metal gate that bars access to the forestry track, but this wouldn't be ideal for a long visit.

The stone has a lot of modern carving on it (modern as in not prehistoric). There are also some interesting artificial looking horizontal groves on the north facing side of the stone. These may also be modern.

This is a fine stone by any standards, and well worth a visit.
Kammer Posted by Kammer
24th January 2003ce
Edited 10th November 2003ce