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This site was mentioned in the Welsh archaeology database as the only other long mound in Wales, along with Capel Garmon, apparently having the access to the chambers in the side rather than the end which was the usual practice in long mounds. Unfortunately the mound has been virtually destroyed and little can be seen. To reach it leave the A55 at
Bodelwyddan and head south for a mile along the castle walls. When the
road bends cross over the junction and at the next junction keep the
church on your right. After about 3/4 mile the lane forks, take the left
around a house and park in a space on the left. The chamber is in the
field behind the house. There is a gate but no public right of way.
Views of the ruined Chambered Cairn
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At SJ 011 719, in the corner of a nearby
field, there is supposed to be a stone row but we couldn't see any
evidence of it from the lane. |
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Burial Chamber Sling (Near Bethesda) SH 605 668
There is a metal gate
on the right with a footpath leading downhill. Look left and go over the
slate panelled fencing to follow a path parallel to the road to the gorse
thickets. The chamber is overgrown in the gorse and brambles and only a
few stones can be seen or reached. It is near a telegraph pole in the
thickest area of bushes. |
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View of the chamber in the gorse
View
towards Ogwen Valley from the chamber |
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From
the A55 take the A5 towards Betws y Coed. After a couple of miles into the
Ogwen Valley you will see a right turn signed Tregarth. Ignore this but
continue for ½ mile and turn right at the crossroads. Carry on to another
crossroads and continue over up a single track road. At the next junction
turn left and after about ¼ mile park near a telephone box on the left.
