Bryn Du Stone Circle and Barrow
Posted on Saturday, 13 May 2006 at 13:21

This Bronze Age monument comprises of a 20 metres diameter circle of stones set into a bank surrounding a small low-lying tumulus. The antiquarian Canon Ellis Davies reported that in 1919 the circle consisted of 18 or 19 stones. Sadly, when he visited the site in 1923, he found only 3 stones, the others having been carried off by 'roadmen'. However the deep stone holes of the robbed stones are plainly visible and even present a minor hazard if you are not looking where you're going!

The site lies within an area of the Clocaenog Forest which has recently been cleared. Also the site itself has been tidied up and the undergrowth removed. Although still oppressed by the forest it is in better shape than it has been for decades. It is well situated (as usual) on the edge of a shelf above Nant Llyfarddu. A possible ancient trackway passes a few metres to the north of the circle.

Location: Denbighshire, Wales
Grid Ref: SJ0328754501

Bryn Du Stone Circle and Barrow

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