Caer Sion is a Iron age Hilll overlooking the small walled town of Conwy which is located just down the coast. Nige, me and William negotiated the somewhat steep terrain with some gusto ( he in sensible trousers and walking shoes) me with the aforementioned chest infection and croc sandals
The Hill fort dates from 300 BC and as the descriptive plaque on the top of the mountain states:-
Caer Seion is a large and strong hill fort. Excavations were carried out in 1951 but did not produce any dating evidence. However, it is believed to have been occupied during the Middle to Late Iron Age, about 300 BC to 1st century AD and it seemed likely that the fort was abandoned when the Romans conquered North Wales in 78 AD. The fort had a commanding position overlooking Conwy Bay and estuary and over the ancient trackway that followed the coastal ridge, continuing westwards towards Anglesey.
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| me giving up the ghost (fat bastard) |
Next time.........I will be prepared
A lovely spot indeed to give up the ghost...enjoyed the photos...great shots of beautiful views! Yes please next time be prepared and without chest infection and crocs! Oh my certainly not a walking shoe!
ReplyDeleteThe Welsh terrier looks pretty knackered too John! Lovely views from the top - maybe the fresh air will help the infection. Hope you are soon better.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good walk, John.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics. Very interesting. Thanks
ReplyDeleteFabulous view John the dogs.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a long walk with a chest infection. But the photos were very pretty. Hope you start to feel better soon.
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Fantastic views we have here in north Wales, don't we, John? Get well soon. Maybe a little tlc and taking it easy is in order tomorrow.:)
ReplyDeleteWonderful pictures John G, we are a tad spoilt here in N.Wales aren't we? Well done for getting there in crocs as well!!
ReplyDeleteJohn W
(OH if you don't mind I'll drop you a e mail come Monday?)
I remember going there about 20 years ago - was married not to far away either. But not in croc sandals!
ReplyDeletewow, just wow! I can hardly admit, but I've never been to Wales!!! I must.
ReplyDeleteCrocs and a chest infection! I salute your dogged determination. I bet it did you the world of good, though.
ReplyDeleteLooks worth the climb (even with a chest infection and crocs).
ReplyDeleteCaer Sion is now added to my growing list of places I hope to see in Wales.
That's breathtakingly beautiful John.
ReplyDeleteHave you new animals arriving this Spring?
John, what a beautiful place to visit and to get fresh air into those lungs! I hope you feel better and Chris gives you a foot massage this evening!! :-))
ReplyDeleteThank you for the visit to a place I will never see first hand, it is really beautiful up there, love the history of it! Great pictures!
ReplyDeleteI do question your wisdom of going with a chest infection though... and the crocs.
I hope you get better soon and wear sensible shoes or boots on your next adventure.
XXX
Wonderful views, but my word, sir, are you trying to wreck your person? Crocs and lung problems? Did you bring a pack of cigarettes, and a fanny pack of lead, just in case you weren't overloaded enough? ;D Seriously, however, the pictures are great!
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You live, in what must be, one of the prettiest places on earth.
ReplyDeleteI so enjoy your blog, thank you - thank you!
Such beauty and the history makes it more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks for allowing me to see through your eyes.
OMG...crocs have invaded Wales...they are everywhere now!
ReplyDeleteYou look pretty good for someone with an O2 sat of 70%. And your photos were fantastic. I got lightheaded just looking at them !
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, great views - and you made it! I'm looking forward to when I'll be fit to do some trekking again!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous views. Thanks for sharing these with us.
ReplyDeleteI imagine next time, if you're not sick, you'll do fine. Feel better soon, John. ♥
Very cool! I hope you're feeling better soon.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteTake care of the cold!
ReplyDeleteI admit I end to wear my crocs when other shoes are far more appropriate. They just seem so comfortable...but I've learned only under certain conditions.
(by the way, love your little chick photo.)
What beautiful images!
ReplyDeleteWhat an interesting place to visit John..I love places like this! Good for you for tackling a hike with a chest infection...love the picture of you at the end. I hope you're feeling better now.
ReplyDeleteMaura :)
See Wales and Dai
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous place! It's funny that we both climbed mountains last week (mine was in Arizona.)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scenery! Hope you feel better soon! Enjoyed reading about the history of Caer Sion. I guess that Constance would never make it up that hill.
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