Wales
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Walks in Wales! The must-see Neolithic Cromlechs in Pembrokeshire.
The Pembrokeshire landscape is filled with the remnants of our prehistoric past.. Neolithic cromlechs, or dolmens, being some of the most iconic of these sites. Sometimes it can be overwhelming trying to figure out which ones to visit first, so here’s a list we’ve put together of the most impressive cromlechi in the area.. 1.…
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Neolithic Cromlech on Fferm Penrhiw
This neolithic monument stands in a field on Fferm Penrhiw in Goodwick – Pembrokeshire, Wales. A report from 1925 says: “On the field known as Parc y gromlech, next to Penrhiw farm-house stands a cromlech, the chamber of which is now filled with field gathered stones. The capstone has been overthrown and lies at the…
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The Alter/Colston Stones – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Today this cromlech lies in ruin in a field boundary near Little Newcastle in Pembrokeshire. There is a short Coflein entry: “Colston Burial Chamber. A burial chamber consisting of a capstone, 2.0m by 2.0m by 0.6m, resting on two upright stones and set upon probable barrow, 30m in diameter. Up to two other burial chambers…
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King’s Quoit Cromlech in Manorbier
The King’s Quoit, a Neolithic Cromlech overlooking the beautiful Manorbier Beach.. Just a short walk from a car park overlooking the sea. The capstone is a massive slab of maroon sandstone, raised upon two small uprights. As you walk across the sand towards the Coastal Path up the cliffs, you can look inland towards the…
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The Gellidywyll Stone in Cenarth
The Gellidydwyll Stone. Inscribed Stone in Cenarth. Carmarthenshire, Wales. This stone now stands in St Llawddog’s Churchyard in Cenarth. The Latin inscription is thought to date to the 6th century and translates to ‘Curcagnus, son of Andagelli’. In 1743 this stone was recorded as standing on the roadside adjacent to Temple Druid, around 20 miles…
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Carreg Samson – Pembrokeshire, Wales
This beautiful Cromlech sits in a field overlooking Abercastle Harbour and the Irish Sea. It’s fat, rounded capstone is perched on only three out of the six large upright stones. The structure is estimated to be around 5000 years old, dating back to the Neolithic Period. Early records of Carreg Samson & old images: The…
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Garn Gilfach Neolithic Cromlech
Strumble Head in Pembrokeshire, Wales is home to numerous neolithic remains. On the rocky hill named Garn Gilfach sits an interesting monument classified as a ‘chambered cairn’.. Upon the capstone are triangular markings which have sparked much curiosity.. We parked our car near the red arrow.. However, the public footpath that goes up the track…
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Croes-llechau, Bronllys, Wales.
Sadly this cromlech is now in ruin, but we do have an account from 1809 by Theophilus Jones in the ‘History of the County of Brecknock volume 2’: “In a field called Croeslechau about two miles eastward of this town or village [Talgarth] but in the parish of Bronllys and on a farm called Bryn-y-groes,…
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Inscribed Stone at St Cledwyn’s Church – Carmarthenshire, Wales
St Cledwyn/St Clydwen’s is a medieval church in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The church sits on a hill overlooking the village of Llanglydwen, and a short walk from Gwal y Filiast neolithic cromlech. An incised stone decorated with a wheel-cross is located in the churchyard, thought to date to the 7th century. There are early records of…
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The Legends of Cadair Idris..
One of our favorite places in Wales is Cadair Idris mountain in Eryri.. Wales is rich in folklore, myths and legends. The mountain of Cadair Idris, “the chair of Idris”, is no stranger to these tales.. We used to spend our summers working at events across the UK and each time we would drive to…
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