Cerrig Cedny

Heritage Site in Carmarthenshire

Wales

Cerrig Cedny

Cwm Nant y Bai Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr Cwm Nant y Bai o'r ucheldir.

Walkers descending from the high ground down Nant y Bai valley.
Cwm Nant y Bai Credit: Alan Richards

Cerrig Cedny is a historical heritage site located in Carmarthenshire, Wales. It is a collection of ancient standing stones that hold great significance in Welsh history and culture. The site is situated in a serene and picturesque countryside setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush greenery.

The standing stones at Cerrig Cedny are believed to have been erected during the Bronze Age, between 2500 and 1500 BCE. The stones are of varying sizes and shapes, with some reaching up to 3 meters in height. Their original purpose and meaning are still open to interpretation, but they are thought to have served as markers for important rituals or as memorials for notable individuals.

Visitors to Cerrig Cedny can explore the site and marvel at the impressive craftsmanship and engineering techniques employed by the ancient inhabitants. The stones are carefully aligned, suggesting a level of precision and intention in their placement. The surrounding landscape adds to the ethereal ambiance, providing a sense of timelessness and connection to the past.

Cerrig Cedny is a protected heritage site, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It offers a unique opportunity for visitors to immerse themselves in Welsh history and gain a deeper understanding of the region's ancient past. The site is easily accessible, with parking facilities and informative signage available for visitors. It is a popular destination for tourists, history enthusiasts, and those seeking a tranquil escape in the heart of Carmarthenshire.

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Cerrig Cedny Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 52.103/-3.745 or Grid Reference SN8046. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cwm Nant y Bai Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr Cwm Nant y Bai o'r ucheldir.

Walkers descending from the high ground down Nant y Bai valley.
Cwm Nant y Bai
Cerddwyr yn mynd i lawr Cwm Nant y Bai o'r ucheldir. Walkers descending from the high ground down Nant y Bai valley.
Valley of the Nant y Ffin The stream runs in the cleft in the hillside.
Valley of the Nant y Ffin
The stream runs in the cleft in the hillside.
St Paulinus’ Church
St Paulinus’ Church
Nant y Ffin
Nant y Ffin
Esgair Berfedd Llwybr cyhoeddus ar droed Esgair Berfedd. 

A public footpath at the foot of Esgair Berfedd (trans. middle ridge)
Esgair Berfedd
Llwybr cyhoeddus ar droed Esgair Berfedd. A public footpath at the foot of Esgair Berfedd (trans. middle ridge)
Cefn Hafod y Maen Cerddwyr ar lethrau Cefn Hafod y Maen yn agosau at Afon Cynnant Fawr a lloc. Dywedir taw anhedd-dy oedd y lloc yn wreiddiol. Ai hwn oedd yr hafod a awgrymir yn yr enw. 

Walkers descending Cefn Hafod y Maen (trans. Summer dwelling of the stone ridge) and the Cynnant stream and sheepfold. It is said that the sheepfold was originally a dwelling, possibly a summer dwelling as suggested by the name of the hill.
Cefn Hafod y Maen
Cerddwyr ar lethrau Cefn Hafod y Maen yn agosau at Afon Cynnant Fawr a lloc. Dywedir taw anhedd-dy oedd y lloc yn wreiddiol. Ai hwn oedd yr hafod a awgrymir yn yr enw. Walkers descending Cefn Hafod y Maen (trans. Summer dwelling of the stone ridge) and the Cynnant stream and sheepfold. It is said that the sheepfold was originally a dwelling, possibly a summer dwelling as suggested by the name of the hill.
Ger Cerrig Cedny / Near Cerrig Cedny Cerddwyr, ar ol gadael Cerrig Cedny, yn anelu at Cefn Hafod y Maen.

Walkers, after leaving Cerrig Cedny (trans. fox stones), approaching Cefn Hafod y Maen (summer dwelling of the stone of ridge)
Ger Cerrig Cedny / Near Cerrig Cedny
Cerddwyr, ar ol gadael Cerrig Cedny, yn anelu at Cefn Hafod y Maen. Walkers, after leaving Cerrig Cedny (trans. fox stones), approaching Cefn Hafod y Maen (summer dwelling of the stone of ridge)
Ger / Near Gwyn Faes Trac coedwigoedd yn mynd I gyfeiriad Rhandirmwyn ger Gwyn Faes.

A forestry track going in the direction of Rhandirmwyn near Gwyn Faes.
Ger / Near Gwyn Faes
Trac coedwigoedd yn mynd I gyfeiriad Rhandirmwyn ger Gwyn Faes. A forestry track going in the direction of Rhandirmwyn near Gwyn Faes.
Cefn Ystrad Ffin Llethrau uwch Cefn Ystrad Ffin. 

The upper slopes of Cefn Ystrad Ffin (trans. boundary vale ridge)
Cefn Ystrad Ffin
Llethrau uwch Cefn Ystrad Ffin. The upper slopes of Cefn Ystrad Ffin (trans. boundary vale ridge)
Cerrig Cedny Gweddillion carnedd o'r enw Cerrig Cedny. Mae'r cofeb yn dyddio o'r Oes Efydd.

The remains of a Bronze Age cairn known as Cerrig Cedny (trans. stones of the fox).
Cerrig Cedny
Gweddillion carnedd o'r enw Cerrig Cedny. Mae'r cofeb yn dyddio o'r Oes Efydd. The remains of a Bronze Age cairn known as Cerrig Cedny (trans. stones of the fox).
Cerrig Cedny
Cerrig Cedny
Carn Twrch trig pillar
Carn Twrch trig pillar
Cairn on Cefn Ystrad-ffin To find an impressive cairn such as this one is a surprise in these hills which are devoid of rock, even the great man Wainwright would probably enthuse about such a cairn. It is on a knoll on the western slopes of Cefn Ystrad-ffin. The wooded pyramid shaped Dinas can be seen in the background across the valley.
Cairn on Cefn Ystrad-ffin
To find an impressive cairn such as this one is a surprise in these hills which are devoid of rock, even the great man Wainwright would probably enthuse about such a cairn. It is on a knoll on the western slopes of Cefn Ystrad-ffin. The wooded pyramid shaped Dinas can be seen in the background across the valley.
Cefn Ystrad-ffin More than three quarters of this grid square is forestry with the remainder rough upland grazing.
Cefn Ystrad-ffin
More than three quarters of this grid square is forestry with the remainder rough upland grazing.
Cefn Hafod-y-maen A sheep grazes on the slopes of Cefn Hafod-y-maen, in the background part of large forest in this area.
Cefn Hafod-y-maen
A sheep grazes on the slopes of Cefn Hafod-y-maen, in the background part of large forest in this area.
Cynnant Fawr I intended to followed the bridleway down this valley but the mature forest had obliterated it, instead a followed this stream down the valley.
Cynnant Fawr
I intended to followed the bridleway down this valley but the mature forest had obliterated it, instead a followed this stream down the valley.
Bridleway in the Cynnant Fach valley Bridleway in a quiet valley surrounded by forestry.
Bridleway in the Cynnant Fach valley
Bridleway in a quiet valley surrounded by forestry.
Oak on Cefn Ystrad ffin A lone oak tree on the slopes of Cefn Ystrad-ffin.
Oak on Cefn Ystrad ffin
A lone oak tree on the slopes of Cefn Ystrad-ffin.
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Cerrig Cedny is located at Grid Ref: SN8046 (Lat: 52.103, Lng: -3.745)

Unitary Authority: Carmarthenshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

What 3 Words

///resettle.paving.shoving. Near Abergwesyn, Powys

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Located within 500m of 52.103,-3.745
Ele: 487
Man Made: survey_point
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 52.102066/-3.7484681
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