Ok, mudstone might not be the most ‘refined’ of construction media, but fair to say longevity isn’t an issue...
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May 5, 2025
Note the remains of the former cairn...
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It’s probably fair to say that the excellent dolmen at St Lythans – what with the overwhelming Tinkinswood just down the road – would be found in the kitchen at any ‘Chambered Cairn Ball’... but then, that’s not necessarily a bad thing, is it?
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Worth dropping in again after all these years to remind oneself just how substantial this capstone truly is....
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Thanks to Drewbhoy for reminding me that I visited here in 2022 or 2023. Loved the place! I was just driving past and it grabbed me. I took this pic as a self portrait and used it on my online dating profile, which resulted in ZERO dates :)
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May 4, 2025
The Kintraw Standing Stone, located near Loch Craignish in Argyll, Scotland, is traditionally said to be the burial place of a Norse prince, and is known as the “Danish King’s Grave”. While this is a popular local folklore, archaeological evidence suggests it may have also served as a marker for astronomical observations or a ritual site.
Campbell and Sandeman 1964
A hoard of metal fragments found on farmland was the Bronze Age equivalent of a modern-day recycling bin, an expert said.
A general view of the mound of Treen Entrance Grave. Photo taken from the south-west on 16 August 2003.
Image credit: Chris Bond
Another close up view into the chamber of Treen Entrance Grave. Photo taken from the north-north-west on 16 August 2003.
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A close up view of the chamber of Treen Entrance Grave. Photo taken from the north-west on 16 August 2003.
Image credit: Chris Bond
May 3, 2025
Looking south east – a fort in the near distance.
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Don’t know why, but I immediately thought the stone on edge belonged to a cist.
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Looking towards Ardfern, the main area I’d look at on this day’s ‘hike’.
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The kerb cairn, the great unwashed is park away from the road.
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drone shot we got recently
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Zeb says its nice and cool under the capstone :)
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May 2, 2025
Image credit: Paul Bobrucki
Image credit: Paul Bobrucki
Image credit: Paul Bobrucki
Image credit: Paul Bobrucki
