The Gop Explained

The Gop (cy|'''Coparleni''', also known as Gop Cairn or Gop-y-Goleuni) is a Neolithic monument lying within the Clwydian Range, northwest of Trelawnyd, in Flintshire, Wales.

Description

Oval in form, it is the second-largest Neolithic mound in Britain after Silbury Hill, in Wiltshire. Sitting on top of Gop Hill (823 feet), a natural outcrop of Carboniferous Limestone, the cairn mound is 75-80m in diameter and 12m high.[1] There is evidence that there was a considerable amount of stone on the top of hill, but excavations have not uncovered a burial chamber or other underground works, which may indicate that it was used as a look-out or hill fort. However prehistoric animal remains were found both in the mound itself and in Gop Cave below. The cave also contained human remains.[2] [3]

In the 17th century, its prominent position allowed a beacon to be placed there.

References

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External links

53.3104°N -3.3722°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Gop Cairn; y Gop;Gop Hill Cairn . Coflein . RCAHMW . 9 October 2024.
  2. Book: Whitfield. Paul. Le Nevez. Catherine. Parker. Mike. The Rough Guide to Wales. Rough Guides UK. 2012. 978-1-40538-981-5. 398. registration.
  3. Web site: Gop Cave . Caves of North Wales An information resource . Cambrian Caving Council . 9 October 2024.