Sacred Places

Bryn Celli Ddu (Hill of the Dark Grove)

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Bryn Celli Ddu (Hill of the Dark Grove) is a Neolithic/Bronze Passage Grave c.4000- 2000BC often associated with the Celts and Druids since the 18th century. Indeed its a remarkable structure which has been restored after excavations and is in the care of cadw. A study of this site is available here.

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Barclodiad y Gawres

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Archaeological research into a Neolithic structure which revival Druids would have claimed as being built by them. In more modern times, one which could be considered as a Sacred Place. So what is the truth surrounding this monument known as Barclodiad y Gawres?

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Llyn Cerrig Bach

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Llyn Cerrig Bach is today situated at the end of a runway near Valley, Ynys Mon. It held an important place within the psyche of the inhabitants 2,000 years ago. During the runway extension in the 1940's archaeological excavation uncovered votive deposits from the late Iron Age. Dr. Miranda Green explores 'The Religious Symbolism of Llyn Cerrig Bach and other Early Sacred Water Sites'.

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Sacred Waters, Holy Wells....

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Mara Freeman explores the 'Sacred Waters, Holy Wells' in Cornwall, England.

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