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Barclodiad y Gawres

Ty Croes LL63 5TE, UK
+44 1407 810153
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  • Monday Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday Open 24 hours
  • Thursday Open 24 hours
  • Friday Open 24 hours
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  • Sunday Open 24 hours
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Reviews
Zobo 75 (09/12/2020)
Barclodiad Y Gawres Burial Chamber Legend has it that the mound was carried by a Giantess in her apron. Constructed 5,000 years ago through the combined efforts of Neolithic peoples from the Boyne Valley of Ireland, West Spain and Portugal, Orkney Islands and Brittany. The collaborators shared a love of rock art and the information plaque promised access to view their works. The art depicts zigzags and spirals which had been pecked into the surface of the boulders using quartz and hammer stones. The inspiration is reported to have been heavily influenced by the Irish Boyne Valley participants. Unknown as to the purpose however we can speculate that shamans used the images to journey and commune with the dead. Not able to view their works, unfortunately. The stones were behind a metal gate and it was too dark to get close enough to see. Such a shame. The placement of this site is stunning as it looks over the Irish Sea from a commanding position. The opening of the Chamber was visible from the road as I approached the area.
Amber Thomasson (11/18/2020)
Beautiful areas. Ancient burial ground. Amazing marine life
Chris Lines (10/13/2020)
A wonderful site and monument but such a shame it has to be barred to prevent people from entering.
Anna Reynolds (07/19/2020)
A wonderful burial chamber right above the sea, re-buried under a mound of earth, with carved stones inside. The carved stones are behind a locked gate so they can only be approached if you arrange to get the key, but you can see them through the bars.
Sam Walker (12/02/2020)
Great to see a historical site in good condition, disappointed there were no tribesmen or Pagans around though.
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