Monday 2 July 2012

Pagan Eye: Bryn Celli Ddu on Anglesey


This photo was sent to me by Dave Collis and shows Bryn Celli Ddu on the Welsh island of Anglesey

Bryn Celli Ddu means "the mound in the dark grove". It is an ancient burial chamber. Archaeologists have discovered that during the Neolithic period a stone circle and henge also stood at the site. The earth barrow covering the grave is a 20th century restoration; the original was probably been bigger. The burial site is thought to align with the Summer Solstice, unlike many similar ancient sites including Maes Howe and Newgrange, which point to the Midwinter Solstice.

Thanks very much Dave for sending me this great photo!

My Pagan Eye posts show photos that I find interesting - seasonal images, pagan sites, events, or just pretty pictures. If you want to send me a photo for a Pagan Eye post, please email it to badwitch1234@gmail.com Let me know what the photo shows and whether you want your name mentioned or not. For copyright reasons, the photo must be one you have taken yourself.

The photo is copyright Dave Collis.

Links and previous related posts
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryn_Celli_Ddu
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/06/pagan-eye-rollright-stones.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/06/pagan-eye-lake-nemi-and-sacred-groves.html
http://www.badwitch.co.uk/2012/06/pagan-eye-path-through-ancient.html
The Story of Wales


1 comment:

Antony said...

I've been there and the energy there is beautiful. Anglesey also has many other sites, like an accident village, a really old church and a stone circle. A really good pagan place to visit.