Tinkinswood Burial Chamber is a Neolithic tomb topped with one of the largest capstones in Britain. Measuring 24 feet (7 m) by 15 feet (4.5 m) and weighing as much as an articulated lorry, experts think it would have taken at least 200 people to hoist the massive stone into place. Excavations have uncovered the remains of more than 50 people, plus pottery pieces and flint tools.

According to legend, anyone who spends the night here on the evenings before May Day, St John’s Day or Midwinter Day will die, go mad or become a poet.

christian427

October 23, 2022

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Ugly but kinda impressive grave - looks like concrete built...

This Neolithic (New Stone Age) tomb is topped with one of largest capstones in Britain. Measuring a massive 24ft/7m by 15ft/4.5m and weighing around 40 tons (as much as an articulated lorry), how on earth did the builders get it up there? Experts reckon that at least 200 individuals would have been required to hoist it into place. Excavations have uncovered the remains of over 50 people, along with broken pottery and flint tools.

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Zoe Evans

November 17, 2023

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1. Tinkinswood Burial Chamber – St Lythans Burial Chamber loop from Wenvoe Transmitting Station

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