Carn Fawr

Heritage Site in Cardiganshire

Wales

Carn Fawr

Hen adfail / Old ruin Hen adfail ar ochr heol.

An old ruin at the side of a road — Hen adfail / Old ruin Credit: Alan Richards

Carn Fawr is a prehistoric site located in Cardiganshire, Wales. This heritage site consists of a large Bronze Age burial mound, which is believed to date back to around 2000 BC. The mound is approximately 18 meters in diameter and 2 meters high, making it a significant and imposing feature in the landscape.

The site is surrounded by stunning views of the Welsh countryside, adding to its appeal for visitors interested in history and archaeology. Excavations at Carn Fawr have revealed a number of important finds, including pottery, flint tools, and human remains, providing valuable insights into the lives of the people who lived in the area thousands of years ago.

Carn Fawr is a designated Scheduled Ancient Monument, recognizing its importance as a site of historical and cultural significance. The site is easily accessible to visitors, with a footpath leading up to the burial mound and interpretive signage providing information about its history and significance. Visitors to Carn Fawr can explore the site and enjoy the peaceful surroundings while learning about the ancient past of this fascinating area.

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Carn Fawr Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.137/-3.95 or Grid Reference SN6650. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hen adfail / Old ruin

Hen adfail ar ochr heol. An old ruin at the side of a road

Alan Richards

Heol fach i Ffarmers / Minor road to Ffarmers

Heol fach wledig yn mynd i gyfeiriad Ffarmers. A minor rural road heading in the direction of Ffarmers.

Alan Richards

Carn Craig Twrch /Craig Twrch Cairn

Dyma weddillion o Siambr Claddu Craig Twrch. Mae'r heneb yn dyddio nol i'r Oes Bres ac felly yn 4,000 oed. Sylwer bod y capfaen wedi cael ei symud oddi ar y cistfaen er mwyn dod o hyd i greiriau. Yn wreiddiol dadorchuddiwyd y garn gan gerrig ond fe ddaeth yn gwar cyfleus ar gyfer codi adeiladau a gwalydd. The remains of a 4,000 year old Bronze Age burial chamber known as Craig Twrch. Note that the capstone has been dislodged revealing its cistfaen. The capstone was removed centuries ago by likely treasure seekers. Originally, the cairn would have been covered by a stone mound but this has long gone and used as building material.

Alan Richards

Not quite the centre

I'd hoped to take a photo from the exact geographical centre of the square, but it was 40 metres west of here over old forestry: tall plants, hidden stumps, deep water-filled holes.

Neville Goodman

Llechau Uchaf

Anhedd-dy o'r enw Llechau Uchaf. A property known as Llechau Uchaf (trans. stones / slabs).

Alan Richards

Plas Newydd

The ruins of a fascinatingly large dwelling shown on the old OS maps as Plas Newydd, situated north-west of Craig Twrch and just inside the county boundary on the Carmarthenshire side.

Oliver Strange

View down the Twrch Valley

From above Wernfeudwy

Oliver Strange

The Clywedog Plantation in Ceredigion

Looking north-north-east from the forestry road just inside Carmarthenshire. The distant farmland is in the valley of Nant Clywedog-ganol.

Roger D Kidd

Forestry road in the Clywedog Plantation, Carmarthenshire

This stony forestry road extends a track which existed before the forest was planted.

Roger D Kidd

The Clywedog Plantation in Ceredigion

Looking east towards Banc Tŷ-hen. This stony forestry road extends a track which existed before the forest was planted.

Roger D Kidd

Clywedog Plantation south-east of Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion

A telephoto assisted image looking across the trees towards Banc Tŷ-hen on the Carmarthenshire side of the border.

Roger D Kidd

Forestry road in the Clywedog Plantation, Carmarthenshire

South-east of Llanfair-Clydogau, this stony forestry road extends a track which existed before the forest was planted. The skyline moorland is Banc Tŷ-hen.

Roger D Kidd

Clywedog Plantation south-east of Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion

Looking north-north-east. This stony forestry road extends a track which existed before the forest was planted, still on the Carmarthenshire side of the border.

Roger D Kidd

Clywedog Plantation south-east of Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion

Looking north-north-east. This stony forestry road extends a track which existed before the forest was planted, still on the Carmarthenshire side of the border.

Roger D Kidd

Forestry road south-east of Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion

Looking south-south-west. This stony forestry road leads to a track which existed before the forest was planted, on the Carmarthenshire side of the border.

Roger D Kidd

Forestry road south-east of Llanfair Clydogau, Ceredigion

Looking north-north-east. This stony forestry road extends a track which existed before the forest was planted, still on the Carmarthenshire side of the border.

Roger D Kidd

Forestry track west of Bryn Mawr in Ceredigion

Looking south-west. The tracks here in the Clywedog Plantation are sometimes too narrow to be described as roads, though here this one is quite wide. Further west I have not checked whether vehicles can make a exit from the forest. Aerial views suggest this may be possible on quadbikes. Red squirrels inhabit this forest, but I did not see any.

Roger D Kidd