I’ve seen worse views from hillforts... towards Cwmerfyn.
I’ve seen worse views from hillforts... towards Cwmerfyn.
There are apparently four additional outworks to the west protecting this fine univallate enclosure.
Far more impressive than expected – finally enticed here after clicking on a link to Coflein that actually worked.....
Highlighting what appeared to be the remains of a kerb..
Castell Rhyfel hill fort rises beyond, together with the Groes Fawr cairns... too much going on here, to be honest.
Doesn’t look much at first – assuming one can suspend absorption within the melodrama of the location (I couldn’t) – but needless to say, there a cist
The cairn fabric is now fashioned into a marker surmounting a well-defined base footprint. At least there is no idiot shelter here.
Garn Gron to right, Castell Rhyfel to left...
A well-formed round cairn this, with a hint of kerb still in situ.
The cist can be seen left foreground... somewhat collapsed, but nevertheless...
Always good to see a cist in the first cairn of the day....
Another view of the excellent cist
The cairn holds an unexpected surprise within...
Looking across Cwm Dulas from Gurnos one can see Darren... and The Brecon Beacons upon the southern horizon
The central barrow. The ‘star on a pole’ is the standard MOD marker signifying ‘protected status’... i.e don’t drive a bloody tank over it, you muppet!