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Gamriw Sites

The area to the south of Caban Coch Dam. The site has remains of some very large cairns. Map Ref: SN946 612

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This page includes Gamriw Cairns I, II, III, IV and V, along with views of Gamriw Cairns II and III together.

Gamriw Cairn I

Gamriw Cairn I, with a trig point built on top.
Map Ref: SN94680 61220

Gamriw Cairn I

Gamriw Cairn II

Gamriw Cairn II.
Map Ref: SN9437 6142

Gamriw Cairn II photo 1
Gamriw Cairn II photo 2
Gamriw Cairn II photo 3

Gamriw Cairn III

Gamriw Cairn III.
Map Ref: SN9434 6140

Gamriw Cairn III

Gamriw Cairns II and III

Gamriw Cairns II and III.
Map Ref: SN9437 6142

Gamriw Cairns II and III photo 1
Gamriw Cairns II and III photo 2
Gamriw Cairns II and III photo 3

Gamriw Cairn IV

Gamriw Cairn IV, a large cairn, disturbed with a Home Guard shelter built into the centre.
Map Ref: SN9440 6188

Gamriw Cairn IV photo 1
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 2
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 3
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 4
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 5
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 6
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 7
Gamriw Cairn IV photo 8

Gamriw Cairn V

Gamriw Cairn V.
Map Ref: SN93924 61473

Gamriw Cairn V photo 1
Gamriw Cairn V photo 2
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