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Situated at the Oyne side of Bennachie an ancient settlement within a hillfort. Plus the weather is getting better.
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Posted by drewbhoy
11th March 2010ce
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Although the Kenward stone is considered natural there is another story attributed to it that may give it a prehistoric link. John Chandler has written about it in this Wiltshire Council link....
http://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/community/getconcise.php?id=60
which states that the stone had been removed from a field in which other stones lay...
"about 1890, he reported, he had been told by two of Chute's oldest inhabitants that the stone had been moved there from a field where there were other big stones, some of which had been buried out of the way. But nobody by 1924 could remember where, and so part at least of the pseudo-Kenward stone's mystery remains."
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Posted by moss
11th March 2010ce
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After heading south from the Corrie Cairn we stopped at the Glenkindie garage for some sustenance. We're fast becoming known in this area, as this is the only shop/petrol station for miles, the locals enquired what we were looking for. I responded with the High Cairn at at Ardler Wood. An old chap promptly responded, in a language I'd understand, that there was two cairns. Dancer thinks me!
Take the first minor road from the A97 after Glenkindie to the north, then the second road east take the sharp corner up the hill and stop at Rinavoan cottage. The OS map indicates a road, there is and its under many feet of snow at the moment. But undeterred we held on, what should have been a walk of a mile became a trial of strength and endurance. After climbing the first segment to the tree line we'd thought the worst was past. Indeed walking thru the gap in trees was easy. On to the other side and it proved to be the nature versus two idiots contest. We made it to the next tree line and walked past both cairns by at least a 1/4 mile. Realising our mistake we doubled back flukily spying the 'old chaps' cairn. The snow was getting deeper and my energy levels lower.
He was right. There it stood undeneath a tree standing some 7 meters wide and a meter tall. 5 kerbs remained in place forming a stepping stone type path. Beautiful, the scenery breath taking. Sadly we couldn't see the second cairn as it was underneath a massive drift. Up here the snow was reaching depths of over four feet and it was becoming softer, walking became harder. At last common sense kicked in and we made our way back down. Nature had won but spring is coming and like earlier in the day at Smallburn we can always return.
Visited 8/03/2010.
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Posted by drewbhoy
11th March 2010ce
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Keep going south on the A97 at Mossat, past Kildrummy Castle until the minor road heading west. Turn up this for a 1/2 mile and stop at the the first track. We parked and walked up the steep hill taking the sharp corner north for a further 3/4 of a mile. Fortunately the forestry track was clear of snow and a pleasant walk was had to the cairn. The sun was out with heat seeping into the frozen landscape. Spring is on its way but it has its work cut out the snow in the fields is mostly all over 2 feet in depth. Much deeper in some parts as we later found out.
However this track has caused a bit of damage to the eastern side of the cairn. It now stands at 14 meters wide and is less than a meter tall. A dry stane dyke runs over it and a boundary marker stone also stands here. Once again a very beautiful place.
Canmore says 150 meters from the Morlich steading and the OS indicates a road to it. Once upon a time there was but not now as the steading has been, sadly, empty for years.
Visited 8/03/2010.
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Posted by drewbhoy
11th March 2010ce
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To be honest there's not a lot to see here, a grass field with minor ditches around the sides.
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Posted by CARL
11th March 2010ce
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This elongated barrow has nearly five pages devoted to it in Bateman's "Ten years diggings" book which goes into detail about the various cists and bone remains found. In cist 4 on the plan he found 'the skeleton of a young hog inside a roughly built cist' and he later notes 'we are inclined to assign the post of honour to the cist containing the hog, which was placed nearest the centre'.
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Posted by Chris Collyer
10th March 2010ce
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This can be tricky to find as when you get to the top of the hill the stones are not visable. Once at the top, take the path along the ridge to your left (when looking at the River Severn). As you walk along the path you will see the two Severn Bridges. Head 'off track' roughly between the two bridges until you see the outliner. Harder to spt in the summer due to the masses of bracken.
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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Stone sited on bank pretty much opposite the entrance to the golf club. Very difficult to park on the busy main road. You have to peer over hedge to see stone - not visable from the road.
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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Park in country land and follow public access route as shown on O/S map. Stone is on the right in second field you come to. Easy to spot - large flat stone in middle of field. Lots of cup marks on surface. When I visited I found a lucky horse shoe!
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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Posted by ruskus
10th March 2010ce
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The chamber is signposted (small weathered sign) off the road which runs past the house. The chamber itself is about 10 yards down the drive entrance on the left hand side - in the flower bed!
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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Posted by ruskus
10th March 2010ce
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Posted by ruskus
10th March 2010ce
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I spent a day at this site last year helping a volunteer group clear the banks of bushes, new trees etc as part of a CADW initiative. It was fantastic to be able to spend a day at a site ans know that you are helping preserve it for future generations. To avoid a long walk I would suggest you park by the church hall? (white building) and follow the path to the left of the house. It is only a 10 minute walk from here.
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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I visited the stone last year and am happy to report that it looks quite happy with flowers neatly planted in front of it!
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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When I visited this site I spent a lot of time trying to find it. I would suggest you first look for the children's park with swings etc. (close to the road) Behind the park you will see a grassed area, with trees behind - that is where the hillfort is. When you get to the trees there is (was) a fence which has been pulled down with a large sign stating no motorbikes or guns!! If you are feeling brave go through the fence and start the short but steep climb through the trees and up the bank into the hillfort. The banks / ditches are pretty well preserved and there is the added bonus of a cracking view over Cardiff to be had!!
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Posted by CARL
10th March 2010ce
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Posted by postman
10th March 2010ce
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Gwern-Y-Cleppa is easily seen from the M4 when travelling from Newport to Cardiff (can't be seen in the opposite direction). Just after Junction 28 there is a footbridge over the motorway, just after going under the bridge you will see the back of a large road sign on your right (giving info for motorists heading towards Newport). As you come alongside the sign, look to your right and there it is. Be careful not to crash though!!!
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Posted by CARL
9th March 2010ce
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Visited 14.2.10. This site is difficult to find through a maze of unsignposted lanes. Eventually knew we were in the right place thanks to the lorry depot. Couldn't see an easy way past the depot and as it was a sunday there was no one about to ask. Just along the lane from the main depot / house there is what looks like a scrap yard. I parked here and looked for a way up the near vertical bank. In desperation i ended up climbing through the scrap metal, up through brambles to get to the top of the 'cliff'. Once on top of the bank the stone is easily seen, two fields away sticking up in a hedgerow. Mission accomplished! However, I would not advise anyone approaching the site the way I did as it is DANGEROUS. Please ask permission and find a safer route!!
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Posted by CARL
9th March 2010ce
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funding for underwater archaeology
Orkneyjar's report here http://ow.ly/1eGbP - much clearer pics than "The Orcadian".
As the only other NMRS for Damsay is a site the excavator thought to be a Norse castle but is now believed to have been a broch it is probable that the orthostats in one photo could relate to this. Though a short talk was given on preliminary Rising Tide findings beside these nowt has appeared in print or in the report, so from memory the Bay of Firth has in it likely chambered mounds and (one or more) stone circles
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Posted by wideford
9th March 2010ce
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Visited on 14.2.10. A really lovely site. Beautiful contryside with a lovely old grave yard inside a stone circle - what more could you want? Very easy to find and access - right next to the roadside (A4120)
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Posted by CARL
9th March 2010ce
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With the snow gradually melting I decided to leave early and head down to Strathdon, at the moment my favourite area. On the way two cairns at Smallburn would. Only one was visited as the snow became very deep and there is another day.
At 8 meters in width and less than a 1/2 meter high this cairn has been badly robbed. However there is a possible kerb on the cairns east side. Also the cairn has been hollowed out but today it nature made it whole. The snow filled it in and all was at peace.
Tap O Noth looked magnificent across the valley. Easy to see the placement of the cairn.
Also a special thanks to Paul Butler, who lives nearby quite literally at the end of the road, for his help. I should warn him that I'll be back for the other cairn.
Visited 8/3/2010.
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Posted by drewbhoy
8th March 2010ce
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