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Brithdir

Nearest town: Bargoed

Site type: former religious site

Access: Public

Church name: No Data

Diocese: No Data

County: Caerphilly

Country: Wales

Grid ref: SO13850254

Lost yew site: Yes

Date visited: 1-Aug-09

Recorded by: Tim Hills

Protection & responsibility: No data

Yews recorded at this site: Lost

Notes: A remote site of archaeological significance. The O/S map of 2002 (50000) marks the 'Old Graveyard' NW of Brithdir, as well as 'house platforms', indicating the site of the village. A concrete pillar marks the spot where the Tegernacus stone once stood on the top of the ridge. It reads 'Tegernacus, son of Martius, lies here' and is thought to be early 7th century or older. It can be seen in the National Museum of Wales.