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Tan-y-Muriau

Chambered Cairn

<b>Tan-y-Muriau</b>Posted by samImage © sam
Also known as:
  • Rhiw Burial Chambers

Nearest Town:Pwllheli (15km NE)
OS Ref (GB):   SH238287 / Sheet: 123
Latitude:52° 49' 35.66" N
Longitude:   4° 36' 56.01" W

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We parked up the lane from the property with the chambers, at an empty house that was being renovated, then a short walk down the lane and up the drive of Tan-y-Muriau house we knocked (no choice really) but no one was in, we did see the donkey and the dog that had harrassed poor old sam last month but they were locked up.
Iv'e got to say if it wasn't for sams photos I wouldn't have known what a small wonder this place is so hats off.
The big dolmen is a good one and one can just about sit comfortably inside but the other chamber has slipped and collapsed, so glad I came without the bracken.
postman Posted by postman
13th April 2007ce
Edited 1st May 2011ce

Amusingly, the farmer has placed a "Watch out, Cairn about" sign on his gate (referring to his dog and not the chambers). Ask the farmer and he will direct you to a stile leading into a field of bracken. Posted by rdavymed
8th September 2003ce

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This page contains a section on Tan-y-Muriau (aka Rhiw Burial Chambers) including photos, a description and directions (which I could have done with when I tried to find the site in back in 2000).
Kammer Posted by Kammer
25th June 2003ce