Reviews of Tinkinswood Burial Chamber. (Museum) in Cardiff (South Glamorgan).

Tinkinswood Burial Chamber

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Duffryn Ln, Cardiff CF5 6ST, United Kingdom

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C.

Very interest place of rest. A fantastic opportunity to view a classic bit of history. Very well maintained and only a short walk so all ages would be available to do. There is a small car park about 500 metres away. Great for all ages.

Z. A.

An interesting, fascinating historical landmark constructed of bluestone (the type of stone used to construct Stone Henge). Information board near site. A small free car park is located nearby with a signpost directing the visitor through a field to where the burial chamber is located.

J. C.

A lovely, well maintained archaeological site, a little walk from the road. Good information on the site present and a small parking area with a bin. Not particularly wheel chair friendly due to the terrain and gate access.

G. A.

This burial chamber is huge. From a general visitor POV it's an impressive building built by ancient people. From a spiritualist POV it holds a strong energy. On my visit I was aware of a keeper/ protector of the long dead. Visitors often take a gift to sites like these and leave a prayer with their gift. Visit Highly recommended.

Z. 7.

Tinkinswood Chambered Tomb This has the largest capstone in Wales. 50 people found buried however later renovations established that some bones were missing which led to the conclusion that bodies were laid to rest and then possibly dug up and brought out for ritual purposes. I enjoy this explanation and it sits well in a wider sense as other cultures did (and some still do) "resurrect" the bones of ancestors for ritual ceremonies. The site has a neolithic Burial Chamber with a later Bronze Age Burial pit next to the capstone chamber. I love the fact that it was used and respected across a timeline and I'm also assuming here that there was a rough lineage between the users of the site

D. D.

Great to learn something about local history.. and its older than stone henge. Not much to see here but it's set in beautiful backdrop scenery so a picnic is a great addition. Can walk a little further and go to Wenvoe burial chambers also, well worth a visit.

G. M.

An incredibly substantial monument that is a truly awe inspiring testimony to neolithic people's resourcefulness and determination. Also fascinating bronze age elements. A tranquil place too, where one can really relax and reflect.

T. B.

Nice little piece of history, interesting to see. Space for 4 or 5 cars to park and then a short walk to the site. Maintained by CADW.

D.

The monuments of our ancestors speak to us still. How will we be remembered? Surrounded by a small copse you suddenly come across a truely massive flat stone bolder that dominates the site. Underneath is a chamber, open to the elements on one side but would have originally been enclosed. Taking a moment to imagine yourself transported back six thousand years to the time where there were no brick buildings, no castles or no written words, this represents eternity, a naturally inspired sacred place, stone and earth taking your beloved to the afterlife. The honour to the worthy brought to the centre with ritual, laments and a feast. Behind the main tomb are other excavations of burials from the later Bronze age, equally evocative but less obvious now.

s. m.

Pretty remarkable pair of chambered tombs, some restoration. Would be nice if vegetation cleared back a bit to show the whole outer wall.

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