Bryn Goleu

Nearest town:
Lampeter (4km W)
OS reference:
SN624471
OS sheet:
146
Latitude:
52° 6' 16.62 N
Longitude:
4° 0' 33.61 W
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Images

Image of Bryn Goleu (Round Cairn) by GLADMAN

The cairn is somewhat more difficult to appreciate than in Kammer’s images almost two decades prior. I didn’t feel much vibe, although perhaps that was because I was en route to Caer Maurice.

Image credit: Robert Gladstone
GLADMAN
GLADMAN Dec 9, 2023
Image of Bryn Goleu (Round Cairn) by Kammer

Taken 23rd September 2003: The cairn, looking east (or thereabouts).

Image credit: Simon Marshall
Kammer
Kammer May 10, 2004
Image of Bryn Goleu (Round Cairn) by Kammer

Taken 23rd September 2003: Possible kerb stone or remains of a cist? Either that or a just a large stone incorporated into the cairn.

Image credit: Simon Marshall
Kammer
Kammer May 10, 2004
Image of Bryn Goleu (Round Cairn) by Kammer

Taken 23rd September 2003: Bryn Goleu viewed from the south west (the direction of the road).

Image credit: Simon Marshall
Kammer
Kammer May 10, 2004

Articles

Bryn Goleu

Kammer
Kammer May 10, 2004

Visited 23rd September 2003: This cairn is a bit of a mess, but represents the last survivor of a number that once stood in the area (according to the NMR). There’s a gateway opposite the cairn, but the cairn material isn’t easy to see without taking a closer look.

Folklore

Bryn Goleu
Round Cairn
Rhiannon
Rhiannon Apr 26, 2013

Edward Lhuyd gives us to understand that the parish church of Cellan, in Cardiganshire, which he writes “Keth-Lhan,” is dedicated to [St Callwen], and that there is a spring there called “Ffynnon Calhwen.” All Saints is the dedication now usually given to the church. On one of the mountains in the parish is a cistvaen called Bedd y Forwyn, the Virgin’s Grave.

Maybe this is the right place. Coflein doesn’t mention the name. But The Cambrian Traveller’s Guide says “Upon the mountain to the N. of the river Frwd, are two beddau or graves; and on an eminence to the S. are two more, one of which is called Bedd-y-forwyn, or the Virgin’s Grave.” So it’s in the right sort of place.
Edward Llwyd was writing in the 17th century.

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