The Gorsedd Stones and Disused Windmill at Pencraig
Introduction
The photograph on this page of The Gorsedd Stones and Disused Windmill at Pencraig by Eric Jones as part of the Geograph project.
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The Gorsedd Stones and Disused Windmill at Pencraig
Image: © Eric Jones Taken: 13 Sep 2008
The stone circle is considerably younger than the mill. Consisting of a ring of upright stones surrounding an altar slab (Y Maen Llog), it is where the Eisteddfodic Druids conduct their slightly comical masonic-based rituals. At least these stones are real. In recent times rising costs have led to the introduction of tacky looking plastic stones. The link shows a photo of the circle taken by Francis Frith Ltd c.1960 long before the houses were built. http://www.francisfrith.com/search/wales/gwynedd/llangefni/photos/llangefni_L364060.htm
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Image Location
Latitude
53.256309
Longitude
-4.302493