Barnenez (Chambered Cairn) — Fieldnotes

Visited 20.09.23 I was suffering from Stone-Fatigue after a week in and around Carnac. I opted to drive for 3 hours to Cairn de Barnenez as a relaxing change. The monument was well sign-posted. The entry fee was a reasonable 6 euros. The epic scale of Cairn de Barnenez was intimidating at first. There are 11 parallel dolmens in the cairn running SE-NW, however all but one of the passages are closed to the public. It took me 45 minutes to fully capture the essence of the monument. Cairn de Barnenez is a recommended visit. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by markj99 13th October 2023ce

Crucuno Rectangle (Cromlech (France and Brittany)) — Fieldnotes

Visited 19.09.23 Like Jane, I struggle with the concept of rectangular "Stone Circles". I am conditioned to expect rectangular structures to be modern and stone circles to be ancient. I had the same problem with Quadlatiere du Manio. I left Cromlech de Crucuno with more questions than answers. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by markj99 13th October 2023ce

Alignements de Kerzerho — Images (click to view fullsize)

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Dolmen de Crucuno (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Links

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Dolmen de Crucuno (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Fieldnotes

Visited 19.09.23 Dolmen de Crucuno is very easy to visit. It is situated adjacent to a house in the centre of Crucuno, a hamlet between Plouharnel and Erdeven. You can park 10m away from the monument. These facts don't make Dolmen de Crucuno any less impressive when you are standing beside it. A giant capstone measuring c. 7.5m long and weighing an estimated 40 tons is supported by 9 large orthostats. Take the Crucuno turn off the D781 at the Toul Siac'h roundabout. After c. 0.8km turn right into a car park in the centre of the village opposite the dolmen. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

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Dolmens de Rondossec (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Links

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Dolmens de Rondossec (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Fieldnotes

Visited 19.09.23 If you are near Carnac, Dolmens de Rondossec are a must-visit. There are three extensive dolmens in a mound in the centre of Plouharnel. There are numerous capstones on the wide passages and large chambers partially covered by capstones. From Carnac take the D781 towards Erdeven. Follow the D781 through two roundabouts in Plouharnel then turn right onto Rue Hoche to find the tumulus. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

Posted by markj99 12th October 2023ce

Dolmen de Kergazec (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Fieldnotes

Visited 19.09.23 Dolmen de Kergazec is located c. 100m SE of Kergazec, a small village in Morbihan. The exposed dolmen is in reasonable condition, consisting of a large capstone on four supporting orthostats and dry walling. It retains a passage measuring c. 2m long. There is a small capstone on the SE end of the passage. The best way to find Dolmen de Kergazec is to visit Dolmen de Kernevé then walk c. 140m SW along the C106 to the edge of an open field. Follow a dirt track heading NE for c. 300m to reach Dolmen de Kergazec. Comments (0)  |  Add a comment  |  Permalink

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Dolmen de Kergazec (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Links

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Dolmen de Kergazec (Dolmen / Quoit / Cromlech) — Images

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