Our collection of old records of Men Scryfa including old images
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Postcard dated 1920 of Trethevy Quoit
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Collection of historical records and old images of Zennor Quoit
A collection of our research on St Lythans cromlech, including old records and old images
We have put together a collection of antiquarian records of Pentre Ifan, as well as the oldest illustrations and photographs that we could find.
In this video we delve deeper into the great Stonehenge Bluestone Debate... taking a much closer look at the glacial transport theory and assessing the recent claims regarding a Scottish provenance for the altar stone...
To help with this, we interview someone who’s work we featured in our last video, a specialist in glacial geomorphology and a leading voice on the glacial transport theory, Brian John.
Not only did he agree to sit down on camera with us, he was happy to answer all of your questions from the last video… providing great detail on an under-reported side of the story.
Brian John also shares his thoughts on the Altar Stone; although he wouldn’t say it was impossible, he agreed with authors of the new paper, that glacial transport from north east Scotland was unlikely... but goes on to question if the evidence for a Scottish provenance really stands up to scrutiny.
Investigating the Largest Chambered Barrow in Britain - Destruction & Reconstruction
In this video, we continue our exploration of megalithic monuments with an exciting trip to West Kennet Long Barrow – Said to be the largest and best preserved long barrow in the UK!
Join us, as we attempt to reveal what it looked like before the massive restoration and reconstruction work that took place in the 1950’s... and the wanton destruction of the sixteen, seventeen and eighteen hundreds. We go back over 350 years of recorded history, using antiquarian texts, multiple excavation reports and a wide variety of sketches, photos and video.
We aim to provide a complete and accurate presentation and assessment of all the available documentation regarding the sites we visit. As this information is an important part of our national heritage, and has often not yet been collated satisfactorily in a single collection, we have attempted to provide a concise summary within the video and will include a list of reliable sources in the video description. This list will eventually be reproduced on our website and updated as necessary.
From a visit to the site in 2023
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Some of the corrugated looking stones
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Collection of information on these stones at Dyffryn Syfynwy, including antiquarian notes and images.
Prehistoric Stone at Dyffryn Syfynwy
We made a video exploring the history and legends of the Dyffryn Stones
A collection of our research regarding the destroyed monuments at Eithbed.
The following is from 1911 and describes the destruction: “Stone Circle, Maenclochog. – Your Committee have to report with regret that a very perfect circle has been entirely destroyed near this village at Eithbed West. The place, formely part of the Picton Estate, changed hands last year, and the owner, Mr. Davies, wishing to clear his land of stones, and in entire ignorance of the existence of prehistoric remains there, carted the whole thing away. He also completed the destruction of the neighbouring Cromlechs, part of which had been taken in 1907 to build a wall at Maenclochog. The circle and Cromlechs are fully described in the Archaeological Survey.”
A collection of our research on Ystum Cegid Isaf. As well as the earliest illustrations and photographs of the site.
Our research on Carn Llechart including old photographs from Coflein
Visited on a very rainy day!
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A collection of our research on Hoyle’s Mouth Cave
View from outside the churchyard of the largest stone.
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Our research on Fferm Penrhiw cromlech
Neolithic sites on Strumble Head
In this video we explore the history of four neolithic sites in north Pembrokeshire, Starting off at St Gwyndafs church. We’ll walk to Garn Wnda, the Cromlech at Fferm Penrhiw, and the trio at Garn Wen.
Beautiful view looking over the monument from above.
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We’ve put together our research of Garn Wnda on our website
The following is quoted from Gregory, Donald., Country Churchyards In Wales, (2002); (2015), pp. 223-224:
“There is no churchyard in Wales where there is a longer history of burial or where there is so obvious an example of the continuity of the religious use of one particular site. … All the churches built in this place, from the earliest religious settlement in the llan to the present early nineteenth century edifice, have stood inside a Bronze Age alignment of stones. This calculated choice of sites by early Christians adds weight to the arguments of those who believe that in former times great importance was attached to the magic powers associated with circles. … the present-day churchyard wall at Ysbyty Cynfyn contains five stones that belonged to a Bronze Age circle, of which probably three are still in their original positions, the other two having at some time been moved to act as gate posts. There are no ifs or buts about Ysbyty Cynfyn, which provides an impressive example of the continuity of religious association in a burial ground.”
We’ve put some of our research regarding Ysbyty Cynfyn over on our website.
Looking toward the stone cirlce from the layby.
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In this video we revisit Gors Fawr, an ancient stone circle considered to be the best preserved in Wales. Then we’ll head up the near by slopes, meet up with the ancient Golden Road... and follow it to Beddarthur, a horseshoe stone circle/monument, claimed to be the final resting place of the legendary King.
Nestled amongst the rolling Preseli hills is the level common named Gors Fawr, meaning Great Marsh, and this is where we find a humble but significant stone circle that takes it’s name from the marshy land on which it sits.
Just over 20 meters in diameter, the 16 stones form a very regular circle, geophysical surveys suggest it probably looked much the same today as it did to its late Neolithic or Bronze Age builders... a remarkable survivor.
Some claim that Gors Fawr is not just the best, but the ONLY intact ancient circle in Wales… but in a country renowned for its standing stones and megalithic monuments, can this really be true? In this video we answer that question and more...
Looking toward the entrance of the cave..
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Exploring in the cave..
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Exploring Ancient Tenby, Wales - Caves & Cromlech
In this video we cover the history, archaeology of Hoyle’s Mouth and Longberry Bank caves. We also explore the neolithic cromlech overlooking Manorbier beach – The King’s Quoit.
Exploring prehistoric Tenby - The King's Quoit & Hoyle's Mouth Cave
In this video we explore Hoyle’s Mouth Cave as well as The King’s Quoit, covering the history, archaeology and legends of the sites.
In this video we cover the history, legends and excavations of Tinkinswood.
A collection of our research on The Devil’s Den, including old illustrations and photographs
History, archaeology & legends of The Devil's Den
In this video we travel to Wiltshire to visit the Devils Den and explore the history, archaeology and folklore that surround it. We include all the available information, from the earliest antiquarian references and sketches, to the full excavation report, and tips for visiting yourself... everything you need to know about this iconic site!
drone shot we got recently
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Zeb says its nice and cool under the capstone :)
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We visited in 2023. Sadly the ground was covered in broken glass so be careful with dogs.
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A collection of research covering the Garn Wen site
One of the stones at the entrance of the field
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A collection of our research on the Parc y Meirw alignment
A collection of our research on Ty Newydd neolithic monument on Anglesey, Wales.
A collection of research and antiquarian records covering Coetan Arthur and St David’s Head
A collection of our research on Carreg Coetan Arthur
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