The uncertain northern cairn. Not much in the way of consolidated material.
Image credit: A. Brookes (27.5.2022)
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On balance, I would say it is of prehistoric origin. CADW agree since it's scheduled (CD036). Looking at this angle does make one wonder if it could be the very shattered remains of another ring cairn? Would really have loved to see the summit cairn in its prime... that must been larger than Y Garn
I wasn't really sure what to make of it. It does have the look of a very denuded ring from here, from the other side it could be a natural outcrop or a turfed artificial mound. If it was a ring, it would make a great duplication of the three on Arwystli, so that's definitely in its favour. Yeah, the summit cairn must have been huge, a shame it's so wrecked but it's still cracking.
Well, Pen Pumlumon-Arwystli's ring cairn incorporates an outcrop, too.. Moel Ysgyfarnogod reminded me of this - my first perception of that was 'there's nothing here' since it is also 'anchored' upon a natural outcrop. However, after looking from many different angles it suddenly became obvious. Whereas Glasgwm, for example, was clearly modern.
Yeah, that's true. It's certainly an obvious position for a third cairn and the comparison with Arwystli's monuments is too close to be coincidence. Moel Ysgyfarnogod is still on the list, maybe this year.