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
Collection of research on Bedd Arthur. Will be updated as we find more records.
A collection of our research on Carreg Coetan Arthur including links to records
In this video, we are covering the recorded history of Carreg Samson, going back over 200 years to discover how this site has changed, what has been found during excavations and what it may have once looked like.
A collection of early records of Cors y Gedol that we found during our research.
A collation of our research on Gwal-Y-Filiast, including all the earliest records of the site as well as legends associated with the name.
In this video we explore Ty Newydd – a neolithic monument in Anglesey, Wales.
We’ve found a variety of descriptions and illustrations dating as far back as 1781, including two explanations for the missing stones. The site was once described as a ‘double cromlech’ but at present the monument consists of a 12ft by 5ft capstone partially held up by brick supports which were added after excavations in the 1930s. In this video we’ll cover the known history of Ty Newydd and how its condition has deteriorated over the years.
In this video we delve into the archaeology and folklore of this important monument..
We’ve compiled together all the research we have covering Trellyffaint and the curious tale of the toads…
An in depth look at the archaeology and legends associated with the site.
History & Legends of Sweyne's Howes
In this video, we explore the archaeology of Sweyne’s Howes, as well as the Viking legends associated with the site.
Foel Drygarn.. 'The finest Iron Age Hillfort?..
A video in which we explore the history, archaeology and legends of Foel Drygarn.. We happened to catch it on a beautiful snowy day for this video!
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