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Interesting looking site on Quiberon, however, fenced off on the day I visited so excuse poor photos
Pleasant place to explore. Old quarry work everywhere and popular with dog walkers. Paths zig zag the moor and circle (cairn circle) easy to find
To be seen on a very pleasant autumn walk which takes you along Froggatt Edge and back via White Cliff Edge
Nice time of year to visit this site, the bracken has died down and beautiful autumn colours everywhere
Over the years the site has grown into quite a complex for study and visitors with a museum, study centre and parking for visitors
More conventional in design with the use of megaliths to both support and enclose
This rather unimposing hill contains the most beautiful twin chamber tomb, one of three major megalithic tombs in the town of Antiquera. The entrance can just be seen to the middle left
Exciting to be able to enter the tomb standing upright after all those that we have to crawl into
Beautiful beehive interior of the tomb and the mix of architectural styles with megaliths supporting and covering and smaller stones used to construct the walls
I do understand that if you 360 any stone circle or burial chamber you will find some form of alignment, however, surely this is more than just coincidence
You can almost drive to this little burial site, regardless, a very peaceful spot. Rather ruined site, popular with walkers and evidence of much more activity scattered around the area
Typical day on the Welsh hillside, starting to rain at the circle and the sky turning very dark whilst the distance bathing in bright sunlight.
The steep unrelenting uphill walk from the car parking area (fork in road at the bottom of the hill) took me slightly by surprise, although fortunately not too far.
Parked in the village hall, popped in to check it was OK and they made me a cup of tea and slice of cake!
Impressive now, easy to imagine how much more so this must have been 5000 years ago when (presumably) a fully covered mound
Sandwiched between the main road and the railway line the tomb defies all comers and although broken, not quite out for the count. Actually, a busy little site to visit (on the senses that is) with the hills, the sea, the railway line and castle in the distance all commanding your attention
Early morning visit, getting lighter and Criccieth Castle clearing in the morning light
At first I was feeling kind of sorry for this poor little dolmen, then as I looked around at the hills on one side, sea to the other I started to wonder who I was feeling sorry for. Lots of Ty Bach’s in the area.
East access, quick hop over the gate (couldn’t undo the chains on the day) and its right there minding its own business waiting to either slowly fade away or for some considerate restoration, or maybe just preservation.
Absolutely beautiful site, not sure how much attention it has received over the years, however, the outer walls are still clearly visible
Another restored however interesting site, well maintained and some relief from the sun if not the insects
Restored fairly recently by the looks of it, interesting site, unfortunately once again home to everything that bites, stings or gets down the back of your shirt
Well maintained site, fenced off to protect from local farm activity, although difficult to make out just how the dolmen originally sat within the mound
Interesting little site with remnants of its original mound scattered around the site
Neatly maintained pathway leads to this site which is effectively in someone’s back garden
Apologies for the poor photo’s, the contrast between the blazing sun and the deep shadows i the trees was too much for my ‘Brownie‘
