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Visited 17.10.10.
As Karen is now only 7 weeks away from producing the newest member of the clan, I thought it would be best to stay fairly close to home for the next few weeks! With this in mind I decided to visit a site I became aware of last year but had forgotten about. (Isn’t it always the case that you often neglect the places closest to home?)
Anyway, I traversed the maze of lanes to the north of Cardiff and parked in the small, pretty village village of Draethen. I would recommend visitors not used to the area to get to Draethen via the A468 between Newport and Caerphilly.
The footpaths up to the Hillfort are well signposted and easy to follow. I picked up a very good (free) information booklet from the Hollybush Inn in Draethen. The booklet states the Hillfort was built in around 200BC and gives artists impressions of how it may have looked.
The walk from the village to the top of the Norman Motte (which sits proudly at the centre of the Hillfort) took 30 minutes. It was a beautiful autumn day, deep blue skies, not a breath of wind and early morning frost turning the grass white and crispy. Not a soul about, so quiet in fact that you could actually hear the leaves falling when walking up through the trees! The views from the top are excellent, overlooking Cardiff, Newport and the Bristol Channel with the islands of Flat and Steep Holm easy to see.
You can also look down upon the ruined Ruperra Castle at the foot of the hill.
As for the remains of the Hillfort, I am sorry to say there isn’t much to report. I took the path which runs right through the centre of the site. I could see no trace of defences on the eastern side of the Hillfort although I possible saw some on the western side. I say possibly as I am not 100% sure. There is a small path which runs around the side of the hill at this end of the site and it may follow a single bank ditch. It is hard to say as the ferns which cover this end of the hill are chest high, making clear observations impossible at this time of year. Perhaps things would be clearer in the winter?
Despite this, I really enjoyed my visit, no doubt helped by the fantastic weather. It has been a long time since I enjoyed a visit so much without actually finding anything! I would certainly recommend a visit if in the area. One word of caution though, the paths up to the Hillfort are very muddy, so make sure you wear your boots!

When visiting Twmbarlwm Hillfort (known locally as ‘the pimple’) it is worth having a look at the cairns which can be seen to the east of the Hillfort.
Access is easy enough – just follow the track north (which runs to the east of the Hillfort) and the cairns are on the right hand side of the track, behind a fence. The cairns are quite prominent, covered in grass. I visited the cairns about 2 years ago so can’t remember exactly how big they were but I do remember they were a fair size and easy enough to spot. I wouldn’t say it was worth the effort to visit the cairns specifically but they are certainly worth a look when visiting the Hillfort. Parking is easy.

Visited 10.10.10
Take the minor road south east out of Glandy Cross. (an O/S map would be helpful)
There is no public access to the stone but it is easily seen from the field gate. You can of course jump over the gate and a two minute muddy walk takes you up close and personal. One stone is approx 1 metre tall and the other, fallen stone, is about 2 metres long. There is a pool of water around the stones, no doubt caused by the cattle. Whilst I was there the sun came out and lit up the stones lovely. There are nice views to be had looking north towards the mountains.

Visited 10.10.10
Heading north out of Glandy Cross along the A478 you quickly come to a metal field gate on your left hand side just past a house (there is another metal field gate directly opposite). Park here as best you can but be careful, the A478 is surprising busy.
Climb over the gate on your right hand side and follow the field hedge to the right, heading back towards the house. There is a low field wall you can stand on which gives a good view of the site. The earthwork is semi circular in shape and consists of a low bank – approximately 0.5 metres high / 40 metres in diameter.
Please note – this site is not visible from the road due to the high hedgerow.

Visited 18.9.10
Driving west out of Shap on the way to see the Thunder Stone, you pass the remains of this small barrow on your right hand side. All that can be seen is a small, mainly ploughed out mound on the crest of the hill.
Fairly easy to spot if you know to keep an eye out for it.

I visited this site last summer and was pleasantly surprised how well preserved the banks/ditches were. I have visited several Promontory Forts along the South Wales coast and I would say this is the best preserved. Between Llantwit Major and St Athan along the B4265 you come to the village of Boverton. From here take the lane south towards Summerhouse Point Seawatch Centre. Follow the very bumpy lane as far south as you can (passing a farm on your right) and the lane ends with a small place to park.
Over the gate and follow the track south, through the trees. You will soon come across the Summerhouse ruins which were built in 1730 – worth a look around. You will then see the two small ditches / ramparts of the Promontory Fort. If memory serves me right the ditches are about 1 metre deep. There is not much of a view now due to the trees but I am sure things would have been different in earlier times.
This site is worth a visit when in the area.

I visited the Hillfort on my way home after a long day in north Wales. Although I was tired and it was starting to get dark, I made my way to the car park and then through the kissing gate and up the steps to the Hillfort. The ramparts are very well preserved and large. The path around the site is easy to follow and there are several E.H. information boards to read.
I didn’t have time to go right around the Hillfort as it was so late but I managed to see about half of it. I am sure I will come back for a longer visit one day. Highly recommended.

Visited 23.10.10
I parked in the large free car park in the village of Ystradfellte and headed up the road/track which runs directly from the car park, uphill towards Tyle farm. You will shortly come to a turning right towards the farm, but keeping walking straight up the hill. The track now becomes rougher and you go through two metal gates. After the second gate you come out onto open moor land. When you get to the brow of the hill look ahead, a bit to the left, and you will see the rocky outcrop where Gelli-Nedd Hillfort stands.
There is no path to follow, just make your way across the boggy ground as best you can. At the foot of the rocky outcrop you have to climb over a fence – it’s not in very good condition so it is fairly easy to get over. Head for the left hand side of the outcrop and you will see the fairly deep rock cut ditch and the remains of the fallen stone ramparts. (If you look at the stonework in the field wall you just climbed over you will see the stones look remarkably similar!) The defences of the Hillfort seem to consist of stone walls and vertical cliffs. There are decent views from the top.
It takes 30 minutes to walk from the car park to the Hillfort although it is reasonably easy going. The rocky outcrops in this part of the Brecon Beacons National Park reminded me of mini versions of the ones you find along the central section of Hadrian’s Wall.

I visited the Roman site in Corbridge last month but didn’t see this cup marked stone. Don’t know whether I just missed it or it has been moved? It certainly wasn’t in the museum and there is no mention of it in the official E.H. visitor’s guide.

I visited the gold mines two years ago on what I remember was a nice sunny day. (N.T. site) What I thought was a small valley was in fact the quarried side of the hill. An interesting place to visit in a very pretty valley.
Whilst I was there I saw a large squarish block of stone which I just assumed had been used for some reason to do with the mining.
It appears that I was actually looking at Carreg Pumsaint? If you visit the mine the stone is easy enough to spot.
I tried to buy a visitor’s guide (as I always do as a keepsake) but I was told they didn’t do any!
Luckily a member of staff gave me a battered old photo copied booklet one of them had made themselves! (Thank you to that person)

Visited 10.10.10
You will need an O/S map to find this site although once you do, access to the stones is easy.
Firstly I have to say that this is a lovely part of the world and well worth visiting – on a nice day of course!
Anyway, down to business: Park at the entrance to Cwm Garw farm and walk across the cattle grid, down the track towards the farm buildings. The stones are soon seen down the hill towards the left. Do not be tempted to head across the field straight to the stones as the ground is very waterlogged, despite appearing dry. Instead, stay on the track until it curves round and comes closest to the stones (10 minute walk). You will see ‘paths’ through the grass where people have walked over to the stones. This was relatively dry although still squelchy.
Both stones are about 7ft tall – one fat, the other quite thin. The stones seemed to align with the highest point of the mountains to the north.
A farmer was on his tractor in a nearby field, busy with his work. I was not challenged and it looked as though this site had quite a few visitors although there was no one else there when I visited. Well worth a visit when in this fairly remote area.

Visited 10.10.10
Taking the minor road east out of Maenclochog I parked up near the entrance to Temple Druid farm. Opposite the farm is a metal field gate. The standing stone is a mere 20 meters away. The stone is about 6ft tall, pointy at the top and reminded me of a large witches hat. The weather was hot for this time of year (Indian summer weekend) which was great.
This site is very easy to access and worth a visit when in the area of Maenclochog – a pretty little village in itself.

Visited 10.10.10
I parked in Efailwen and walked over the cattle grid and along the track to Maenpica farm, ignoring the ‘Admittance by appointment only’ sign. After walking along the concrete track for 5 minutes the standing stone comes into view in the field to your left, near the overhead cables. The stone appears to be about 6ft high, tapered at the top.
As I was ‘chancing’ the visit anyway, I decided not to risk climbing over the fence and walking across an open field to the stone and settled for a view from the track instead.

Visited 10.10.10
Taking the minor road south east out of Glandy Cross I parked next to the entrance to Maen Hir farm. I walked across the cattle grid and past the two ornamental puffins keeping guard over the farm drive! The standing stone is easily seen to the right and a one minute walk gets you there. The stone is about 4 ft high and right next to the hedge, the top of the stone covered in lichen.
When I visited the field was very boggy despite looking dry and full of cows.

‘Visited’ 10.10.10
When I say visited I mean to say tried to find!
I walked up and down the tall hedgerows, along the lane and along the fields.
Unfortunately I could see no trace of these stones, despite several clambers up the hedgerow at various places. I think you need to visit this area to realise how a 6ft high standing stone can disappear in a hedge. I have never been anywhere where the hedgerows are as tall as they are all around this part of Wales.

Visited 10.10.10
As long as you have an O/S map this site is easy to find and even easier to access.
You can park next to the field gate in which the stone stands and a 2 minute walk will take you to the stone. If you would prefer not to walk across the field without permission the stone is easily seen from the gate. I noticed a number of large stones in both the same field as the standing stone plus the next field over. I have no idea whether there is any connection?

Visited 10.10.10
Really easy to access, in a field just off the B4313 running north out of Maenclochog.
There is plenty of room to park near by and a handy field gate gives you a fine view of the stones. A short but muddy walk will allow you to get up close and personal.
** If you have recently visited the stones and lost a pair of red frame spectacles I am happy to report they are still there. On a boulder next to the larger of the standing stones. I assume they weren’t some sort of ‘offering’?! **
Well worth a visit when in this lovely part of Wales. I liked the village a lot also.

‘Visited’ 10.10.10
After reading the previous notes about this site I thought I would try a different tact. I drove up the minor road which runs to the north of the site and parked where the O/S map shows a public footpath is – there isn’t one by the way! Using binoculars I was able to scan the fields and hedgerows below me and sure enough there were several piles of stones which could be seen amid the hedgerows. Some of these stones appeared quite large with one or two which looked like they could have been capstones etc. It would have been a bit tricky walking to the stones and I couldn’t see much benefit in trying.
I didn’t hang around too long as it didn’t seem worth it?

Visited 10.10.10
Directions: Take the minor road north east out of Maenclochog until you reach two metal field gates opposite each other. Park here and jump over the field gate on the left. From here you can see the top of the stone. A 2 minute walk across the field will take you to the stone.
The stone is about 7ft high, triangular with a square foot. There is a large square flat stone at the foot of the standing stone (just peeing out of the ground) plus 2 large boulders. I may have been seeing things but one of the boulders had what appeared to be a triangular shape carved into it with a tiny cross inside.
As I said, I may have been seeing things?!

Visited 10.10.10
I parked in the hamlet of Pant-Y-Caws and walked the 10 minutes it takes to get to the field in which the stone stands. As with every other site in this area, the field hedgerows are very tall and you need to go to the field gate in order to get a reasonable view of the stone. The stone is at the far end of the field and the two holes in the stone are evident. The stone itself is wide but fairly thin.
Be warned – the further up the farm track you walk the muddier it gets!

Visited 10.10.10
Heading north out of Glandy Cross along the A478 you quickly come to a metal field gate on your left hand side just past a house (there is another metal field gate directly opposite). Park here as best you can but be careful, the A478 is surprising busy.
Climb over the gate and follow the hedgerow back along the roadside, towards the house. Keep following the hedgerow and you will end up behind the house garden. In about another 50 metres climb up onto the hedgerow as best you can – the Cairn is just the other side of the hedgerow. This is not easy due to the height of the bank / the brambles and of course the customary barbed wire. (What is it about this part of the world that all the hedges in the area are so high and overgrown yet they still insist on have a barbed wires fence on each side?)
I counted 9 stones, all ‘higgly piggly’ in a pile next to the aforementioned hedgerow.
The cairn is basically wrecked, now no more than a jumble of stones. Sad.
As per my last visit to the Glandy Cross area I managed to cut myself on the barbed wire! One thing I did notice is that the house you park near has a large stone on the drive which looks remarkably similar to the cairn stones. Hmmm………….

Visited 10.10.10
I parked next to the reservoir entrance on the busy A478 as previously advised.
The Burial Chamber lies on the other side of the high hedgerow opposite. It was difficult to climb the hedgerow due to the steepness plus the brambles and nettles. Luckily I spotted a section of fence where the barbed wire was broken. Once I scrambled to the top I could immediately see the remains of the Burial Chamber just inside the field. There was another barbed wire fence on the other side of the bank which I was going to climb over but it was so rickety that I doubt I would have been able to get back over. With this is mind I settled for a view from the top of the bank – so close, yet so far.
There is a large capstone with several other stones sticking up out of the grass. There was an alignment of 3 larger stones. There were good views to the hills in the distance.

Visited 10.10.10 – 10.10am!
I parked outside Ysgol Beca Efailwen (school) and walked along the minor road which runs along the south of the school. A short way along the road the stone can be seen in the middle of the field near a telegraph pole, to your left. You will need to climb up the bank to get a look. There is no public access to the field and I didn’t fancy trying to get through the hedge and over the fence. I therefore settled for a view from a distance with the binoculars. The stone appears squarish in shape and about 1 metre high.

Visited 10.10.10
An O/S map is required when visiting this site to navigate the maze of lanes.
I parked near Dolau Maen Isaf farm house and walked about 50 metres further up the lane until I came to a metal gate on my left. I walked down the rough track going through another couple of gates. As you approach the house you will see a public footpath sign pointing to the left. Don’t go left, keep on the track a little bit longer and you will see a metal gate on the far side of the field to your left. The top of the stones are visible from this gate. Across the field to the next gate and you will come face to face with the stones. The walk from the road takes 10 minutes.
One stone is about 6 ½ ft high and roundish, the other is about 7ft high and sleek – like a spear point. Both stones are about 7 paces apart.
To the north there is a rocky outcrop which dominates the area. I feel sure that this must have a bearing on why the stones were erected here in the first place?
Whilst walking back up the track to the road I was stopped by the owner of the house who was returning home, and he asked me what I was doing? When I explained he said that there was no public right of way to the stones (this I knew) but once he was satisfied I meant no harm he became a bit friendlier. I would recommend you ask permission from the house before visiting the stones. To be fair I would have done this myself but there was no one in.

Visited 10.10.10
Directions: Taking the minor road east out of Tufton heading towards Maenclochog, you come to the entrance to Budloy farm (on the left). There is space to park one car here. After reading previous visit notes I decided to walk up the farm drive and link up with the public footpath at the top, near the houses. Luckily I managed to do this without being challenged. I then followed the path around to the right which quickly deteriorates to a ‘non path’. I passed several scrapped cars and even a boat! The nettles at this point were waist high and despite the warm weather I was so glad I wasn’t wearing shorts! Once past the nettles the stone comes into view to your left in the adjacent field. The stone is approximately 7ft high and was covered in insects and litchen. The stone felt warm to the touch in the unseasonably hot weather.
The walk from the road to the stone takes about 10 minutes.

Without doubt the highlight of the day – what a cracker of a site!
Directions: Taking the minor road east out of Tufton you come to an electricity sub power station on the left. Just beyond this are two metal field gates also on the left – park here. Go over the left hand side locked gate (or under it as I did as the track was so eroded) and follow the track straight up to the stones – 5 minutes walk.
Be warned – the track becomes increasingly muddy – particularly at the top of the track near the stones where there are animal pens and more gates to cross.
This really is a lovely setting to sit, rest and contemplate the meaning of life!
The views are fab, the hills to one side, the tumbling waters of the reservoir in the distance.
As for the cairn itself, I counted 9 large standing stones, with many fallen all around of different sizes. The stones which catch the eye are the ‘rippled’ ones. I have never seen stones like this before, very unusual and quite pretty in their own way.
I would highly recommend a visit to this site but I would suggest you take your wellies!

Visited 10.10.10
Taking the minor road east out of Maenclochog, take the turning to the right when the road forks just past Temple Druid (remembering to visit the standing stone first of course!). You will shortly see Llandilo Isaf farm on your left – park here. There is a public right of way which runs through the farm’s garden. It’s a very odd feeling walking through someone’s garden even with permission, unlike walking across a field without permission! The remains of the church are just behind the farm building on the right..
There is an old wooden gate which gives access to the overgrown and sad looking graveyard. All that can be seen are headstones sticking out above the weeds and leaning against the walls. Most of the site is covered with impenetrable head high brambles. You can however make out the curving shape of the grave yard perimeter wall.
I like to visit old churches and it is sad to see when they have come to such a state. There are loved ones still buried here and clearly no one to keep things in shape or I guess, anyone to care any more? Just think how much was spent on head stones etc? Probably money the relatives could barely afford at the time? Makes you think. Despite the lovely weather I found this a rather sad place to visit.

Visited 10.10.10
My last site visited on a long but very rewarding day in the wonderful countryside of west Wales. We were promised an ‘Indian summer’ weekend and we certainly got it today, although with the sun starting to set it did get a bit nippy in the shade with the wind whistling all around as I made my way up to the cairn.
Directions: head north along the B4329 past the New Inn crossroads and you will shortly come to a parking area on your right hand side. Note – this is not the first one you come to, keep going for another couple of hundred yards and you will see a larger parking area. From here, the path heading up to the cairn is obvious, directly across the road. It takes about 15 minutes to climb to the top.
As you may expect there are cracking views from the top although it was very hazy when I was there. There is also one of those maps showing you how to spot things in the distance.
The cairn itself is about 3 metres high and about 5 metres in diameter. The standing stones are easy to spot and a boggy path takes you to them. The rocky outcrop a bit further over also gives cracking views.
Well worth a visit when in the area although you need to be reasonably fit to make the climb. When I visited I saw a couple of (wild?) horses and disturbed a bird of prey feeding amongst the tall grass.

Visited 18.9.10
Directions:
Take the minor road east out of Shap which takes you past the cemetery and over the M6.
The stone is pretty much unmisable on the right hand side of the road – it’s a huge lump of rock.
I dread to think how much it must weigh?

Visited 18.9.10
I really liked this place. Easy to get to but with a feeling of remoteness.
Take the minor road east out of Shap which takes you past the cemetery and over the M6. Once you have gone over the motorway take the first turning on the right and you will see the stone circle in the field at the turning. There is plenty of room to park and it is a simple matter of climbing over the locked gate to get up close to the stones. (Even if you are unable to climb the gate the stones are easy to see) Up close the stones are a nice warm pink colour. I counted 10 stones. There are decent views to be had and I would well recommend a visit. As with all the sites I visited this week in the north of England I had the place to myself.

Visited 18.9.10
I parked at Fell Garage (left hand side when approaching Shap from the south) and the first thing I noticed was that a car had been turned into a rockery!! I walked back down the road for 5 minutes and came to the field in which the stones lay. It was then a quick ‘over the gate’ and up to the stones. I counted 6 large boulders and numerous smaller stones nearby. It was a strange experience – on the one side you have a modern electric railway and on the other, in the distance, ancient moorland. The stones are clearly visible from the busy A6 when driving past.

‘Visited’ 18.9.10
I spotted this stone over the wall when visiting the Goggleby Stone. I hadn’t done my research on this stone beforehand so didn’t realise it had cup / ring marks on it – doh! That will teach me. Another visit required when next in the area.
I have since read that this stone makes up part of the Shap Avenue.

Visited 18.9.10
Fairly easy to access but don’t look out for a Lilliput Lane sign as they are now gone!
Directions: Come off the M6 at Junction 40 and take the first exit (if heading north). Then take the first small turning on your left – easy to miss as it looks like a private drive. The road actually leads you to a pretty little business park – it has a well and a thatched cottage! Park in the visitor’s car park and look to your left for a long, white walled, single storey building (not pretty!). This is where Lilliput Lane was – empty when I visited. To the right of the building you will see a metal gate (by the fire exit). Immediately next to the gate on the left is a small overgrown area of bushes. Amongst these bushes you will find the standing stone.
It is difficult to see the stone properly due to the bushes but it is worth checking out when in the area.

Visited 18.9.10
Simple to visit being just off the A6 on the road to Newtown, south of Clifton.
Once you take the Newtown turning the Barrow is about 100 yards on your right – can’t miss it, very large amongst the trees.
I know there is some debate as to whether this is a Barrow or a pile of earth left over from road works but it certainly does look like a barrow. Besides, if it is just a pile of earth, why aren’t there any other piles of earth in the area?

Visited 18.9.10
If you are happy to get up quite close to the stone (other side of railway line) but not actually tough it, this is an easy one to visit. Come off the M6 at Junction 41 and take the minor road north signposted Calthwaite (road is sandwiched by the M6 and railway line). Just Past the turning on your right you will see the stone clearly on the right – the other side of the train tracks.
It is a large, nice looking stone and well worth seeking out when in the area.

Visited 18.9.10
Directions: From Shap take the turning on the left signposted Shap Abbey (E.H. site) / Keld Chapel (N.T. site) – both worth a visit by the way. Then take the first turning on the left signposted Keld Chapel and look out for the public footpath sign on the left. Park near the sign and take the short but muddy footpath to the left. The stone will quickly come into view in the field on your left. The public footpath takes you right to the stone. It is a large stone approximately 7ft x 6ft x 3ft.
It appears the stone has been re-erected at some point as it is set in a concrete base. Well worth getting muddy boots for!

Visited 18.9.10
Directions: From Shap take the turning on the left signposted Shap Abbey (E.H. site). Then take the first turning on the right (keep an eye out for the barrow just before the turning) and the Thunder Stone will come into view just beyond the farm turning on your left hand side.
There doesn’t appear to be any public right of way to the stone and I would imagine you would need to ask permission at the farm. Otherwise, do what I did and view from the lane – easily seen.

Visited 18.9.10
Quite easy to find although it is not visible from the main road.
When you arrive in Shap, park near the Kings Arms pub. Between the pub and the house next door is a public footpath sign. Follow this sign although it looks like you are walking up someone’s garden. Over the stone stile and follow the path to the right. The footpath takes you straight past the stone.
The stone was much bigger than I expected – approximately 1 metre high by 2 metres square. For some reason I really liked this stone and would recommend a look when visiting the other sites around Shap.

Visited 20.9.10
You can’t fail to see this site when making your way to the Great Swinburne standing stone.
As you walk down the path towards the stone, the large terracing is along the bank on your left. Must say that they looked like medieval strip lynchets to me.
Perhaps more interesting are the two fairly well preserved Barrows right next to the same path at the bottom of the hill near the metal gate. They are only a short distance apart and are well worth having a look when visiting the standing stone / terraces.

Visited 20.9.10
This was a bit tricky to find but worth the effort in the end.
Take the turning off the A68 signposted Great Swinburne. Before you reach the castle there is an area you can park near the public footpath sign on the left. Go over the gate and follow the path – woods on you right. When the path forks (in front of a large tree) go to the left and keep walking. You will soon see a stone field boundary wall on your left and a gateway into the field. Through the entrance and follow the tractor tracks up the field towards the brow of the hill heading left. The stone is visible when you get to the brow of the hill but NOT from the public footpath.
** As I was walking through the field I was stopped by a chap in a land rover who I assume was an estate worker. He wanted to know what I was doing and when I explained he reluctantly gave me permission to go to the stone although he did point out that there was no public right of way to the stone. Something I was aware of! **

‘Visited’ 24.9.10.
Where the Barrow is supposed to be there is a long line of fir trees. I snooped about the trees as best I could but could see no sign of a Barrow. If it was the other side of the trees it has been completely ploughed out.

‘Visited’ 24.9.10.
As expected nothing at all to see other than a grass field.

‘Visited’ 24.9.10.
As expected nothing at all to see other than a grass field.

‘Visited’ 24.9.10.
Looked for Barrow but could see no trace – ploughed out?

Visited 24.9.10
The Barrows were easy enough to see as they were grassy islands in a sea of ploughed earth. I viewed from the field edge as I didn’t fancy getting covered in mud. The Barrows appeared to be approximately 0.5 metres high.

Visited 24.9.10
Despite the fierce wind (and it starting to pour down half way across the field – no coat!) I stuck at it and after a 15 minute walk I was ‘rewarded’ with a patch of ground chest high in grass. I could just about make out a small mound but certainly not worth getting soaked for. The rest of the field had been ploughed. There is a public right of way to the site starting at the minor road next to what appeared to be a new build house. Don’t be put off but the start of the walk is up the house drive!

‘Visited’ 24.9.10.
Looked for Barrow but could see no trace – ploughed out?

‘Visited’ 24.9.10
Now I am not sure BUT I think I saw this Barrow from the top Of Thornborough Henge central. There was a low mound covered with grass in an otherwise ploughed field. If not, it must have been a natural ‘lump / bump’?
It was certainly in the right place.

‘Visited’ 24.9.10
Despite my best efforts I couldn’t find this Henge. I searched up and down but could see no sign of it. I know I was in the right place but unless I saw it without realising, I missed it. Perhaps it has been ploughed away to nothing or perhaps the wind blowing so strongly that it made my eyes water was the problem? There was minimal vegetation in the fields so I don’t think that was the problem. Either way, I hope you have better luck than me! I did see a hare and lots of grouse.

Visited 24.9.10
This was a nice place to visit amongst the trees (helped keep me out of the wind!)
I parked near the ‘no parking’ sign and easily gained access to the site as the fence at this point had fallen down. After stepping over a dumped tractor tyre I could easily make out the deep ditch – way above head height from the bottom of the ditch. Despite the trees it was easy to follow the ditch around and the Henge itself was surprisingly large and in better condition than I would have thought.