The OS Map for Inishmore names the tomb at this map ref as ‘Dun Beag Megalithic Tomb’ Cowragh is the name of the nearest hamlet.
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This is a photo of Cefn Isaf & the farmer who owns the land. He is probably the most helpfull and enthusiastic farmer that I have ever met! I called at the farmhouse to ask permission to view the cromlech and he immedeately invited me in. We had a long chat about cromlechs around the world, apparemtly he has seen many in Sweden & Russia! He then insisted on taking me to the cromlech in his landrover. I should like to take this opportunity to thank him for a wonderful and very informative afternoon. If only all farmers were as helpful...
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Perfect Day, Perfect Weather, Perfect Cromlech...
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Classic Cromlech reminds me of Pentre Ifan
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the sense of History on this hillside in South Wales is absolute.
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View from inside the Hillfort looking north towards what may have been a small entrance?
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Photo from the top of the Hillfort looking west – The end of a perfect day.
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Caerhun with Maen Y Bardd in the background to the right.
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For an idea as to how small and intimate this circle is (and difficult to spot when the vegetation full) I have included Mrs Derfel and the faithful hound.
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Got followed by a black labrador dog the whole time I was here, a local told me that he accompanies everyone to the dolmen.
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Just for scale I have included myself in the picture. That capstone is impressive!
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Simply a perfect place – and very complex. 13 cists, a henge, a stone circle and a ditch.
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Beyond words what some people are capable of :(
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Difficult to find but well worth it once you are there. Spent ages there and wondered how many other similar complexes are waiting to be descovered beneath the bog.
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The dolmen is right on the side of the road, between the road and the front door of the house. Although I knocked before taking the picture, I should imagine the owners are well used to passer’s by stopping to admire the dolmen. I just wish I had something as impressive on my front doorstep!
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Really suprised to learn that they held horesraces here in the past
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Perfect shot at the end of a perfect day, Cairnholy really is special.
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