Tag Archives: Dinas Mountain

A scattering of sheep

Posted on January 23, 2016 by bookvolunteer

It’s not very unusual to see the skeleton of a dead sheep on the mountain above Dinas. I assume that the sheep die of natural causes and the crows do their job as carrion eaters. I have never seen the … Continue reading →

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You’re looking at the remains of Russia

Posted on January 23, 2015 by bookvolunteer

Russia’s monolithic gateposts might lead you to expect a substantial dwelling, outclassing the cottages on the Dinas mountain. But no. The gatepost on the left was positioned (and broken?) by a JCB about 35 years ago when the farmer removed it from a dip in the … Continue reading →

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