The Rocking Stone or “Y Maen Chwyf” in Welsh is a glacial boulder dating back to the Ice Age. It was a focal point of the “Gathering of Bards” organised by stonemason Edward Williams in 1814.

Dan Hobson

October 21, 2019

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The Rocking Stone ('Y Maen Chwyf' in Welsh) is a glacial boulder left over from when ice sheets covered these lands. The stone circle that surrounds the stone was constructed in 1849 by Evan Davies. The site has often been used for Bardic gatherings and public events.

JEANETTE

May 31, 2020

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The Rocking Stone or "Y Maen Chwyf" in Welsh is a glacial boulder remaining from the Ice Age. It formed the central point for a "Gorsedd" or "Gathering of Bards" in 1814, which was organised by stonemason, Edward Williams, known as "Iolo Morganwg".

The Gorsedd Circle of smaller stones was constructed in 1849 by Evan Davies, Bardic name "Myfyr Morganwg" and has often been used for Bardic gatherings, and as a focal point for other public occasions.

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Elevation 100 m

9am-5.30pm 7 days a week

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Hospital Rd, Pontypridd CF37 4AH

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