Gorsedd Stones, Park Howard, LLanelli, Wales.
N 51° 41.427 W 004° 09.671
30U E 419736 N 5727248
This Stone Henge, looks great from space, the Gorsedd Altar and Bardic Stone Circle, are central to the Eisteddfod, The Altar, eleven stone circle & headstone are sited in Park Howard , Llanelli, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMG53C
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/13/2013
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To view the Henge, and see the complete circle of stones & the stone outdoor altar in its location, just zoom in on this listing coordinate map & select Sat.
"Gorsedd Stones (Welsh: Cerrig yr Orsedd) are groups of standing stones constructed for the National Eisteddfod of Wales. They form an integral part of the druidic Gorsedd ceremonies of the Eisteddfod. The stones can be found as commemorative structures throughout Wales and are the hallmark of the National Eisteddfod having visited a community.
Each stone structure is arranged in a circular formation typically consisting of twelve stone pillars, sometimes from the local area and sometimes, the stones have been brought in to represent the Welsh counties, such as at Aberystwyth. A large, flat-topped stone, known as the Logan Stone, lies at the centre of the circle and serves as a platform." Text Source: (
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"The National Eisteddfod of Wales can be traced back to 1176 A.D. when it is said that the first Eisteddfod was held, under the auspices of Lord Rhys, at his castle in Cardigan. There he held a grand gathering to which were invited poets and musicians from all over the country. A chair at the Lord's table was awarded to the best poet and musician, a tradition that prevails in the modern day National Eisteddfod.
Following 1176, many Eisteddfodau were held throughout Wales, under the patronage of Welsh gentry and noblemen. At the beginning of the nineteenth century, an Eisteddfod of historical significance was held at the Ivy Bush Inn in Carmarthen, when the Gorsedd of Bards first became officially associated with this national event. By this time, the Eisteddfod had developed in to a fully-fledged folk festival on a large scale." Text Source:http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk/english/content.php?nID=2
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