The 'Cairn' at Gop Hill:: OS grid SJ0880 :: Geograph Britain and Ireland

SJ0880 : The 'Cairn' at Gop Hill

near to Trelawnyd, Flintshire/Sir y Fflint, Great Britain

The 'Cairn' at Gop Hill

This is believed to be the second largest man-made mound in Britain. It has been dated as 4000-3000 B.C. Although possibly a burial mound, there were no bodies or chambers found when excavated. It may have been a hill fort. There is speculation that it is linked to Boudica's last battle, but that may just be fantasy. In the 17th century, it was used as a beacon.

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2006

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Grid Square: SJ0880, 8 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Peter Craine (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Sunday, 10 September, 2006 (more nearby)
Submitted: Sunday, 10 September, 2006
Category: Cairn (more nearby)
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 086 802 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:18.6493N 3:22.3959W
View Direction: Northwest (about 315 degrees)