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Garn Llwyd

Historical notes, locations and photographs from the Elan Valley ancient sites archive.

Elan Valley Past & Present archive

Garn Lwyd Area

The area to the south of Caban Coch Reservoir.
Map Ref SN920 615


Garn Lwyd Cairn I

Garn Lwyd Cairn I, Bronze Age Round barrow, 9.8m diameter.
Map Ref SN919 618






Garn Lwyd Cairn 2

Garn Lwyd Cairn 2, 8m diameter.
Map Ref SN92048 61522



Garn Lwyd Stone

Garn Lwyd Stone.
Map Ref SN92118 61616


Nant Y Postau Cairn

Nant Y Postau Cairn, 3m diameter.
Map Ref SN92000 61910


Waun Llwyd Cairn

Waun Llwyd Cairn, 3m in diameter.
Map Ref SN91499 60858



Possible Cairn

Possible Cairn on Garn Lwyd, 1m in diameter.
Map Ref SN91609 61727


Cnapiau 'r Ferlen Stones

Cnapiau 'r Ferlen Stones, unclear what it is, in a remote part of the Elan Valley.
Map Ref SN9288 6047



Waun Sarn Cairn

Waun Sarn Cairn, this is a unrecorded cairn. 2.5 metres in diameter and 1.2 metres high. This cairn can be clearly seen from the Gro Hill Cairns.
Map Ref SN93067 616117





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Page hits: " . $count . "

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