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Tinkinswood

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One of the best-preserved chambered cairns in Britain, topped by the largest capstone (15 x 24 feet and 40 tons in weight). The cairn is wedge-shaped, though the actual chamber is rectangular. The tomb is fronted by a forecourt of drystone walls. Within the chamber were found bones from at least 40 people buried duing the Neolithic period. It seems likely that the cairn was used for ceremonial purposes right through the Bronze Age.
St. Nicholas, Barry, Glamorgan, Wales

About Tinkinswood
Attraction Type: Prehistoric
Location: 1 m S St. Nicholas
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OS ST092 733
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
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Nearest Towns and Villages Allerford - 19.8 miles away Selworthy - 20.1 miles away Oare - 24.1 miles away Lynmouth - 27.3 miles away Lynton - 27.9 miles away Bristol - 31.2 miles away Glastonbury - 33 miles away Wells - 33.1 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Chimney Cottage - 19.6 miles from Tinkinswood Dunster, Somerset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £340

Spaniel Cottage - 19.7 miles from Tinkinswood Carhampton, Somerset Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £200

Tudor Thatched Cottage - 19.9 miles from Tinkinswood Williton, Somerset Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £232

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Nearest Hotels

Copthorne Hotel Cardiff - Caerdydd - 1.8 miles from Tinkinswood Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £32.50

The Old Post Office Restaurant with Rooms - 3 miles from Tinkinswood Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £90.00

THE LAURELS - 3 miles from Tinkinswood Cardiff, Glamorgan Stay from: £70.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

The Old Post Office Restaurant with Rooms - 3.1 miles from Tinkinswood Cardiff, Glamorgan

Daivums Guest House - 7.2 miles from Tinkinswood Cardiff, Glamorgan From: £20.00

The Hollybush with Rooms - 11.7 miles from Tinkinswood Machen, Glamorgan From: £40.00

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Barry Island
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Glamorgan
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