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Carn Nant-y-ffald

Heritage Site in Radnorshire

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Carn Nant-y-ffald

Minor road towards Cwmystwyth
Minor road towards Cwmystwyth Credit: Steven Brown

Carn Nant-y-ffald, located in Radnorshire, Wales, is a historical heritage site that holds significant cultural and archaeological importance. This ancient mound, also known as a cairn, is situated within an expansive landscape, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery.

Dating back to the Bronze Age, Carn Nant-y-ffald is believed to have been constructed around 2000-1500 BCE. The cairn is made up of a circular stone structure, with a diameter of approximately 15 meters and a height of around 1.5 meters. The stones used in its construction are mostly of local origin, giving it a distinct regional character.

The purpose of Carn Nant-y-ffald remains a subject of debate among archaeologists and historians. Some theories suggest that it served as a burial mound, while others propose that it held ceremonial or religious significance. The site's location, surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, adds to its enigmatic aura.

Visitors to Carn Nant-y-ffald can explore the site and marvel at its ancient construction. The cairn offers a glimpse into the lives and beliefs of the people who inhabited the area during the Bronze Age. The heritage site is accessible to the public and is often accompanied by interpretive displays or informative plaques that explain its historical context.

Carn Nant-y-ffald stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Radnorshire and provides a fascinating insight into the ancient past of Wales. Its mysterious origins and well-preserved structure make it not only a significant archaeological site but also a captivating destination for history enthusiasts and curious visitors alike.

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Carn Nant-y-ffald Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.353963/-3.6152551 or Grid Reference SN9074. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minor road towards Cwmystwyth
Minor road towards Cwmystwyth
Aerial View of the Valley to the North of the Afon Elan
Aerial View of the Valley to the North of the Afon Elan
Looking up Cwm Nant-y-Fald Looking across the Elan valley to the valley of the Nant-y-Fald, up which a bridleway heads for the Wye valley.
Looking up Cwm Nant-y-Fald
Looking across the Elan valley to the valley of the Nant-y-Fald, up which a bridleway heads for the Wye valley.
Towards Dernol View from Cefn Bach towards Dernol
Towards Dernol
View from Cefn Bach towards Dernol
Carn Wen Ancient Carn Wen
Carn Wen
Ancient Carn Wen
Wye Valley farmland south of Llangurig in Powys A telephoto assisted image, looking south-west from near an A470 lay-by.
Wye Valley farmland south of Llangurig in Powys
A telephoto assisted image, looking south-west from near an A470 lay-by.
Across the Wye Valley south of Llangurig, Powys Looking west from the A470 road about three and a half miles south of Llangurig.
Across the Wye Valley south of Llangurig, Powys
Looking west from the A470 road about three and a half miles south of Llangurig.
View across the Wye valley View across the Wye valley to Pen-yr-ochr, with Cerrig Llwydion above.
View across the Wye valley
View across the Wye valley to Pen-yr-ochr, with Cerrig Llwydion above.
Ram skeleton in Cwm Nant-y-ffald Interesting incidental find; he is still articulated, arguing against being scavenged by badger or fox and I suggest that the body has been scavenged by those arch-scavengers, Red Kites. And Buzzards too and both species were in evidence. Splendid horns and he seems to be laughing about it all.
Ram skeleton in Cwm Nant-y-ffald
Interesting incidental find; he is still articulated, arguing against being scavenged by badger or fox and I suggest that the body has been scavenged by those arch-scavengers, Red Kites. And Buzzards too and both species were in evidence. Splendid horns and he seems to be laughing about it all.
House platform in Cwm Nant-y-ffald All that remains today are a tumble of stones in the bracken but it's possible to discern the rectangular shape.
House platform in Cwm Nant-y-ffald
All that remains today are a tumble of stones in the bracken but it's possible to discern the rectangular shape.
Ruined sheepfold at the head of the track This track steadily climbs the Nant y Ffald valley and turns into the Trawsnant valley. The ruin is situated next to the stream.
Ruined sheepfold at the head of the track
This track steadily climbs the Nant y Ffald valley and turns into the Trawsnant valley. The ruin is situated next to the stream.
Old sheepfold The stone must have been sourced from the hillside around as there are outcrops on the hill behind the sheepfold.
Old sheepfold
The stone must have been sourced from the hillside around as there are outcrops on the hill behind the sheepfold.
The Nant y Ffald valley The path runs down the valley to a track and beyond that the Elan Valley. On the skyline to the left of shot are the twin cairns of Drygarn Fawr, the high point of the area, discernible to the naked eye and just discernible to the camera lens.
The Nant y Ffald valley
The path runs down the valley to a track and beyond that the Elan Valley. On the skyline to the left of shot are the twin cairns of Drygarn Fawr, the high point of the area, discernible to the naked eye and just discernible to the camera lens.
Head of the Nant y Ffald valley The path wends to the top of the valley and a col where you can stand and look into both the Elan Valley and the Wye Valley. The wind farm ahead is on the far side of the Wye Valley, with only one turning today.
Head of the Nant y Ffald valley
The path wends to the top of the valley and a col where you can stand and look into both the Elan Valley and the Wye Valley. The wind farm ahead is on the far side of the Wye Valley, with only one turning today.
Path in the col at the top of the Nant y Ffald valley The path gains the col and ahead the Wye Valley emerges into view, with the wind turbines conspicuous on the horizon.
Path in the col at the top of the Nant y Ffald valley
The path gains the col and ahead the Wye Valley emerges into view, with the wind turbines conspicuous on the horizon.
Path contouring around Cefn Bach above the Wye Valley The path up the Nant y Ffald valley gains the col and then contours around giving great views across to the Wye Valley. The hill under the cloud shadow is Esgair Dernol. Bryn Titli Wind Farm is opposite.
Path contouring around Cefn Bach above the Wye Valley
The path up the Nant y Ffald valley gains the col and then contours around giving great views across to the Wye Valley. The hill under the cloud shadow is Esgair Dernol. Bryn Titli Wind Farm is opposite.
Sheep track high above the Wye Valley A sheep track runs along above this precipitous slope with the green footpath below to the left.
Sheep track high above the Wye Valley
A sheep track runs along above this precipitous slope with the green footpath below to the left.
Part of the Wye Valley in Spring from Cefn Bach A few sheep farms lie below Cefn Bach, now noisy with the calls of lambs and their mothers. A motorcycle burns past on the A470 trunk road and the Wye snakes through the valley floor.
Part of the Wye Valley in Spring from Cefn Bach
A few sheep farms lie below Cefn Bach, now noisy with the calls of lambs and their mothers. A motorcycle burns past on the A470 trunk road and the Wye snakes through the valley floor.
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Carn Nant-y-ffald is located at Grid Ref: SN9074 (Lat: 52.353963, Lng: -3.6152551)

Unitary Authority: Powys

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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