Blog Info

I love Castles, History and Archaeology, If I could have my time again I would train to be a Archaeologist!
I am a keen artist and traveller, I seek adventure however I am also disabled and a dog owner.

So I thought it would be a neat idea to have a blog that I could share some photos of my castle hunting adventures and basic info on these sites from a disabled, dog owning artist!

Cadw Offers Disabled people and there companion Free access to there sites, If you have any problems, attitude or access on this generous offer make sure you contact Cadw so they can improve.

I have only provided basic info as there are enough sites on the net to give you this information.
http://cadw.wales.gov.uk/?lang=en


This Castle Wales Site is brilliant, I have used it time and time again, even writing to the makers to compliment them
www.castlewales.com


Monday 31 March 2014

West Kennet Long Barrow, Avebury, Silbury Hill *FREE SITE*




Silbury Hill
The largest man-made mound in Europe, mysterious Silbury Hill compares in height and volume to the roughly contemporary Egyptian pyramids.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/silbury-hill/

Dogs Welcome
Toilets in the Village (Drive away)
no where to sit or rest
Parking in a layby
Steep walk up hill ( I couldn't do it)
 




West Kennet Long Barrow


One of the largest, most impressive and most accessible Neolithic chambered tombs in Britain. Built in around 3650 BC, it was used for a short time as a burial chamber, nearly 50 people being buried here before the chambers were blocked.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/west-kennet-long-barrow/

Dogs Welcome
Toilets in the Village ( A drive away)
No where to sit or rest
parking in a layby, 15 to 20 minute walk mostly uphill
A magical site and well worth the effort

 


AveburyAvebury rivals - some would say exceeds - Stonehenge as the largest, most impressive and complex
prehistoric site in Britain.

https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/avebury/

Dogs Welcome
Toilets in the Village
I couldn't find anywhere to sit or rest
Parking, there is a parking area in the middle of the village which allows disabled parking
You can walk as much or as little as you like
loads to see, photograph and sketch

Here is the painting that my visit inspired...