Trichrug

Also known as:
Carn Pen-y-Biccws and Pen y Bicws
Nearest town:
Llandeilo (7km WSW)
OS reference:
SN69962298
OS sheet:
160
Latitude:
51° 53' 22.88 N
Longitude:
3° 53' 23.47 W
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Image of Trichrug (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

The sole identifiable survivor of the former trio of cairns (in my opinion).... but what a fine cairn it is.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 27, 2019
Image of Trichrug (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

The vista to north-west is outstanding.... particularly as featuring a bird’s eye view of the excellent Garn Goch hill forts.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 27, 2019
Image of Trichrug (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Note the potential capstone(?) and side slab (far centre left).

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 27, 2019
Image of Trichrug (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Looking toward the summit OS trig... the superb upland cemeteries of Tair Carn Uchaf (centre left) and Tair Carn Isaf (right) crown the skyline beyond.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 23, 2019
Image of Trichrug (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Highlighting what, in my opinion, are traces of a former cist

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Apr 23, 2019
Image of Trichrug (Cairn(s)) by thesweetcheat

Trichrug (centre) seen from Garreg Las, across Cwm Sawdde Fechan.

Image credit: A. Brookes (31.3.2012)
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thesweetcheat Apr 15, 2012

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Trichrug
Cairn(s)
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thesweetcheat Apr 15, 2012

Coflein description:

Remains of three burial cairns on the summit of Trichrug hill. The cairns are circular on plan. The northeasternmost cairn (item A, SN69972299) which is the largest and best preserved, measures about 18m in diameter and up to 2m in height.

The central cairn (item B, SN69942295) measures about 12m in diameter and up to 0.3m in height.

The southwestermost cairn (item C, SN69902292) measures about 12m in diameter and up to 1m in height. Stone has been robbed from the cairns and used to construct the overlying drystone march wall.

Source: Cadw scheduling description. F.Foster/RCAHMW 16.08.2006

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