Carnedd Das Eithin

Also known as:
Carnedd Wen (Hirnant) and Crochan Aur
Nearest town:
Llanfyllin (10km E)
OS reference:
SJ05132385
OS sheet:
125
Latitude:
52° 48' 12.39 N
Longitude:
3° 24' 26.76 W
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Image of Carnedd Das Eithin (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Wondrous monument, wondrous location, and thus wondrous vibe...

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Oct 1, 2024
Image of Carnedd Das Eithin (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Looking across the ‘hollow’ resulting from the c19th Century ‘excavation’ towards the site of the none too distant Afon y Dolau Gwynion chambered cairn, itself only rediscovered in 1993! According to CPAT: “...The c.1800 excavations produced “a piece of brass kettle” (possibly a small pot or cauldron) and some coins. Pieces of armour are reputed to have been found near the same place...”

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Oct 1, 2024
Image of Carnedd Das Eithin (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Cadair Berwyn – the sentinel peak of Y Berwyn – can be seen rising above the stupendously ‘rugged’ hillfort of Craig Rhiwarth, top left.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Oct 1, 2024
Image of Carnedd Das Eithin (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

The iconic main ridge of The Arans can be seen far left..

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Oct 1, 2024
Image of Carnedd Das Eithin (Cairn(s)) by GLADMAN

Located upon the 1,709ft summit of an outlier of Y Berwyn, this substantial round cairn is (apparently) some 6ft in height, c66ft in diameter. It seemed higher, no doubt utilising a natural knoll to good advantage.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
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GLADMAN Oct 1, 2024

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