Creigiau Gwineu

Also known as:
Mynydd y Graig
Nearest town:
Pwllheli (16km ENE)
OS reference:
SH22802746
OS sheet:
123
Latitude:
52° 48' 54.39 N
Longitude:
4° 37' 46.96 W
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Images

Image of Creigiau Gwineu (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

Mynydd Rhiw (cairns and Neolithic axe factory) on the left and Mynydd y Graig, crowned with Cregiau Gwineu hillfort on the right. Seen from Mynydd Penarfynydd to the southwest.

Image credit: A. Brookes (17.4.2016)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Apr 28, 2016
Image of Creigiau Gwineu (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

Traces of stone walled rampart can be seen below the outcrop on the eastern side of the fort. Looking down on Porth Neigwl.

Image credit: A. Brookes (17.4.2016)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Apr 28, 2016
Image of Creigiau Gwineu (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

The middle of the fort incorporates a massive rock outcrop.

Image credit: A. Brookes (17.4.2016)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Apr 28, 2016
Image of Creigiau Gwineu (Hillfort) by thesweetcheat

Creigiau Gwineu hillfort occupies the rocky summit of Mynydd y Graig on the left. The headland of Mynydd Penarfynydd is over to the right. From the southern slopes of Mynydd Rhiw to the northwest.

Image credit: A. Brookes (17.4.2016)
thesweetcheat
thesweetcheat Apr 24, 2016

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