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You come past the castle bearing round to the right. After about 1 km there is a lane on the left. Find somewhere to park and walk up the lane to a gate. Follow the path on the left to another gate. A few mtrs past the gate is a stile on the left. Go over and turn right along the hedge tro the burial chamber.

I was given the wrong OS ref for this and searched a very large very overgrown field to no avail. I dejectedly went back to my car and drove back along the road. I happened to glance to my right as I passed a heap of household rubbish and glimpsed the stones peeping out of the undergrowth. These are very strange stones that appear to bow to each other. If you are near Laleston give them a visit.

I have been meaning to visit this for some time, I only live 12 miles away in Bradley Stoke. Why are we reluctant to look in our own backyard?

This was a beautiful day and I have wanted for a long time to visit this Stone, and it was well worth it.So here it is Rhiannon in all its glory.

I have been meaning to stop here for a closer look for a long time.I am usually traveling too fast here. It must have been a very large barrow at one time. It was 50mtrs long and 17mtrs wide, there were three chambers one of which is exposed.

It needs to be a dry day to appreciate this.It is quite a steep walk from the stile and is a bit boggy. It is well worth the effort to get here. The stone is about 6ft high and 3 and a half ft wide and very surprising only 10ins thick. Although you cannot see Maen Mawr this stone seem in alignment.

The carved rocks here are fantastic but the setting is not the best I have been to.The folk here don’t seem to care very much about it.It is a typical housing estate.

To get to the dolmen you take Stoke Road by the water Tower, down Stoke Hill follow the road past the shops and up Druid Hill.The second to last house before you reach Druid Stoke Avenue on the left is the one you want.
Remember this is a private house and access must be asked for,it would be a shame if the gates were kept shut.

I liked this stone, although it is re-erected it has a certain ambience. If you have a chance to talk to the farmer he (for a Cornishman) gets quite chatty about it.

This forlorn Sarsen was (allegedly) pillaged from the now destroyed Mill Barrow (SU094722) and used to mark the Rev. Brinsden’s grave. I see from Rhiannons’ post that it may have been the capstone!

This is a gem.It is great finding a little known site. It looks out proudly across Devon, a must for a visit.

It was a lovely day when I got here, I’d just been round the peninsula and stopped off at Criccieth for a break and saw this marked on the map. What an enchanting but forlorn site, but it has survived here hidden from pitying eyes. I felt a tingle when near the stones which made me feel good.

I have added these four pictures as they are seen from the four sides of the dolmen, I made no effort to show the land scape setting, others have provided those better than I can.
The pub is great after you return from the walk, and the church of St Bueno is worth a look, if your muscles ache after the walk visit St Bueno’s well just down the road for relief, so they say.

What more can I say. I found this by accident but I’m glad that I did. It doesn’t seem to get many visitors. The view from the chapel is magnificent.

I had to beat a quick retreat from this field, the farmer told me they were young and not used to people. So this is all I got, from the other posts it looks similar to a lot of other chambers in this area. I did get some useful info on other sites from the farmer though.

I was here in September, these are big stones. I walked down the farm lane, by the house is a stile.From the distance they are your usual standing stones but when you reach them their size is unbelievable. If you are on the island check them out.

I have been looking for this for a few years. In the end I had to ask Baza and I finally found it. A little underwhelming but profoundly sad. I cleared the growth around the stone otherwise it is invisible.

I have searched the field walls in the vicinity off and on for some time. I finally asked at Caer’rarfau House. The lady, called Sandra, told me the chamber was in her garden. So here it is, all that is left is the Chamber lovingly cared for by a lovely lady. She doesn’t mind visitors.
A little info is available on Martin Powell’s pages at homepage.ntlworld.com/mjpowell/Neotomb/Neotomb.htm

On the way to Nan Tows Tump, heading in the direction of Stroud, have a look at this. You cannot miss it, there it is standing proudly in the middle of a field. Easy to access, the field is unfenced. There is some damage around the edges, due to ploughing I think.

This is off the A4106 road to Porthcawl just after the village of Laleston.At the second roundabout after the village take the first left exit and look for a farm lane on the left, here you can park and walk up the lane untill you see on the left a public footpath,follow this up the hill to the small wood skirt the wood on the left and you will see the barrow and the capstone.

This Stone is by the side of the A4136 Monmouth to Christchurch road, about a mile from Staunton. It stands in some undergrowth but there is a footpath close by. It is about 7ft tall and has two grooves running from the top to the ground. The story goes that if you prick it with a pin at midnight it will bleed. There should be other Stones at Staunton, the Buck Stone and the Queen stone, I’ll leave that ‘till another time.

This fine old barrow is near Newport and can actually be seen as you pass junction 28 on the right.
If you come off at junction 28 take the A48 towards Cardiff,at the next roundabout turn right to Cleppa Park estate.As you enter the estate there is a roundabout,go straght ahead on the left is a lane.Find somewhere here to park and walk up the lane.After you cross the motorway there is a gap in the fence on the left.Go down the field through the trees and up the hill where you will see the stones.Well worth the effort.

Take the B4235 towards Usk, at Gaer Llwyd there is a cross roads by a church. In the field opposite there is this magnificent old burial chamber. I tried to find someone to ask permission to enter the field but no luck so I climbed the wooden fence and went to have a look. If you are going this way have a look it is well worth it.

This feature is on Durdham Down just off the Westbury Road not far from the Water Tower. It is possible for this to be an old Barrow, but it could also be the result of tree roots pushing the ground up. An old map-1889- shows Druidical Stones about three quarters of a mile away near Druid Stoke. Down load the pics and zoom in and see what you think.

This white crystalline Stone stands North of the church,it is shaped like a three sided cone.It was “re-erected” after lying recumbent. Near ground level there is a hole which makes me think the stone should still be recumbent--A possible Ballaun stone--. My picture of the hole did not come out,so next time-----.Any one visiting could perhaps take a pic and post it.

I posted the picture of the little circle to complement the one Goffik posted in 2002.It’s an oddity in the middle of the path on the way back to the road.When I saw his picture I remembered I had taken one some time ago,and forgotten about.

This barrow is one of the ones vandalised by the Victorians, and it is in a very ruined state as you can see from the photos, but worth a visit. Ask permission in the farm, if you cannot find anyone follow the lane one the right you will come to a pheasant brake, the barrow is in here.

I had been up at Appin of Dull Kirk and decided to have a look at Carse Farm 1. I had not been there for a few years and wanted to renew our aquaintance, as I entered the field I raised a Hare which took off through the circle. I had one photo left in my camera and decided to take this picture. The day was how it should allways be when looking for Stones.

The harvest had just finished and this stone looked wonderful in the autumn light so I felt compelled to take these pictures. It is amazing how different Standing stones look as the seasons change.

Drive past Newton of Bamff, the road takes quite a dip, there is a field gate on the left. Park here and go through the gate and follow the path to the right. At the top of the slope walk for about 150 meters keeping your eyes on the right and nestled in the long grass is this lovely little 4 poster. It is difficult to find, I think the map ref. is NO239515.

There are cup markings on this stone,when you are approaching the stone you can vaguely see them but when you get nearer they become very difficult to see. I managed to get these photos but could not see any rings.

After sampling a wonderful fish supper at the Anstruther Fish Bar on the harbour side, make your way to the main road through Cellardyke and after half a mile or so you come to Kilrenny. Take the left fork just before the village and follow the road for 400mtrs and park by the farmyard on the left. If someone is there ask permission to go through (if not go through anyway) and you will see a raised track, follow this and you cannot miss the stone. It is about 4ft high and maybe 12-14ins wide. One side has vertical grooves and the other side has a well defined wheel motif on it. It seems to line up with Largo Law on one side and Kellie Law on the other. A fine stone well worth a visit.

I was on my way to Strotoiller when I spotted this near Dalnaneun Farm. The chamber and capstone are completely exposed and not much of the original cairn is left. It is interesting to see the construction of one of these cairns. Well worth a visit. Lots of places to pull in and the barbed wire fence is just below crotch height so not too difficult to manage if you are of average height.

This is in a garden but quite easily seen from the drive entrance. I am led to believe it is a burial mound aka Giant’s Grave.

While visiting Crail Have a look at this. It’s not very noteworthy but it has been left alone for a long time. Have lunch at the Golf Hotel, good food and their home made rhubarb crumble and custard is part of heaven.

I can only agree with Martin about this circle,it was rather overgrown when I was here in September but the harvest was in so you could get a good perspective of the stones.The views are stunning,the southern view is marred by a hedge.Easy to get to,a bit of a pull up the slope but a great atmosphere.

I came here again in September,the stones were much easier to see,the day was hot making the visit more pleasant than previous occasions.I have added two more photos as the stones can be seen more clearly.

After visiting Blackfaulds Circle I decided to go to Wolfhill, do not go by Blackfaulds farm unless you have a 4WD. Go back to Guildtown take the road to Burrelton and then the first right to Loanhead farm, not good but a lot better, you cannot miss the stones on the left just in Blairmuir woods. No need to add to previous comments.

Not an easy place to visit, men in uniform lurking, but I walked with extreme confidence to the stone and was not accosted. I was there earlier in the year than Baza and the stone was surrounded with undergrowth, and rather eerie.

I was here beginning of September,a beautiful day.The last time I was here,some years ago, it looked different then I realised,as Nick reported,no Rhododendrons.This is a must for a visit,wonderful atmosphere and quiet but for the rustling of pheasants and other things.
Access is easy,park next to the stile pull out the top bar and step into heaven.

I took a while to locate this,the stones can be quite difficult to see amongst the trees. I was walking through the under growth and vanished into a hole much to the hilarity of my companion, nothing broken but my dignity. The two main stones are massive, I didn’t look for any others as the bracken and brambles were rather thick.

This wee circle is on the south western edge of Gallowhill Wood and is quite easy to find.If you are coming south on the A93 turn left at the Cargill cross road,after three quaters of a mile take the left and keep an eye out for East Gallowhill.Turn left here and park after the house.I asked at the house if this was ok and it was.The lady of the house didn’t know of a stone circle in the area and asked me to let her know if I found it.
Walk down the lane about 150 mtrs to where the lane bends and on the bend is a four barred wooden gate.follw the right hand edge of the field for about 100mtrs and you cannot miss the circle.The first stone makes it easy to climb the fence as it is halfway under it,the other stones are flat and one is split.It may have been done deliberately.
I went back to the house to report my findings,the lady was surprised that it was there as she had lived there for some time.She then asked me how long it had been there?????????????????????.

I was here halfway through August. The portal stones were overgrown and there were lots of nosey cows about but this place is impressive nonetheless. The field is called Three Stone Field, the central stone is 12ft by 6ft and the mound was 219ft long by 78 ft wide.There was a grave at the eastern end containing the crouched skeleton of a young man. There were four chambers at the south eastern side, one was empty, the others contained twenty-six skeletons in total.

This is another fine barrow damaged by indiscriminate excavation, the chambers are collapsed and the portal also collapsed. It is worth a visit, on the B4070 to Stroud take the turning to Bisley by the pub, go through the Hamlet of The Camp, the barrow is on the right up the hill. No difficulty parking.

I was on my way to Mabe Church when I spotted this through a field gate. A sad sight that must have happened all over Cornwall. The chain was rusted and there was no indication of drag marks so this must have happened a long time ago but sad nontheless.

I went here on a rather hot day, the air filled with swooping Swallows and Martins, although near the M4 it is a peaceful place not frequented by many people on foot. The barrow itself is overgrown with long grass and other vegetation which makes it difficult to get an overview of its condition.

To find it from Tormarton take the Marshfield road, cross the M4 and take the first left. The barrow is about 200 meters along the road, there is a field gate and easy access and easy parking.

I have visited this Stone many times,it seems to have an “atmosphere” about it.People report feeling strange or suffering from headaches,like Tamlin,after visiting.
I took another pic of the little Stone in the wall but haven’t posted any more of the Long Stone.

I spend my summer time looking for crop circles, I wanted to view the Swallow Formation below Walkers Hill. The best way was to approach from Alton Barnes via the footpath to Adam’s Grave. Where the path levels out for the first time there is an information sign, and by this languishes this magnificent stone. I have posted this with Adam’s Grave as it is most probably associated.

I was on my way to Waylands and spotted this in Ashbury. I may have got the Ref: wrong, it may be SU265851. I can’t remember where I turned off.Got no info on it at all, have a look when you go through Ashbury.

Don’t be afraid to knock on the door to see this strange stone, the present owner of the house and guardian of the stone is only too willing to show it and tell you about it. You can only see it from the garden which is behind the cottage.