Maen y Bardd is a classic example of the dolen type of Neolithic tomb having a large capstone balancing on the support stones to form a chamber, usually containing the bones of several people. Originally there would have been a stone cairn , the remains of which can still bhe seen around the monument.
This tomb lies on the Tal y Fan mountain overlooking the Conwy Valley. There are many more standing stones, cairns, stone circles and ancient settlements in this area.
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| Click the links below to explore Snowdonia's Stone Age and Bronze Age sites: |
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Our holiday cottage, Bryn-y-Gwynt, is set in the village of Betws-y-Coed, and stands in attractive lawned gardens. It has 5 bedrooms, 3 of them en-suite, a newly installed Sauna/Steam Room, and has Broadband. Click an image below for more details or to take a tour around our cottage. |
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| Featured images of Bryn-y-Gwynt, Betws-y-Coed and the Marin Trail |
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