Pembrokeshire
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Bedd Arthur – Arthur’s Grave – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Bedd Arthur, or Arthur’s Grave in the Preseli Hills.. one of many sites claimed to be the being the final resting place of King Arthur.. This site boasts spectacular views of the surrounding hills. Thought to be from the neolithic period.. This subrectangular, or horseshoe enclosure 18m by 7m. consists of thirteen upright stones and…
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Carreg Coetan Arthur – Pembrokeshire, Wales
This neolithic structure is situated next to some bungalows on the outskirts of Newport town. It’s composed of four upright stones topped by a very large capstone. Despite it’s appearance, a close up look shows that only two of the upright stones actually support the capstone. The ‘coetan’ part of its name is supposedly a…
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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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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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Ogham & Roman Latin Inscribed Stone in Cilgerran – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Within St Llawddog’s churchyard is a standing stone dated as early – medieval, containing Ogham as well as Roman Latin inscriptions. Professor Nancy Edwards translates the latin TRENEGUSSIFILI – MACUTRENIHICIACIT as ‘Treneguss son of Macus-Treni, here he lies’. The ogam inscription runs down the edge of the same face: (TREN)[A]GUS[.]MAQIMAQITRENI Edwards translates this to read…
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St Elvis – Pembrokeshire, Wales
Remains of a Neolithic ‘double cromlech’ near Solva.. About the site:The remains of two chambers can be discerned; on the W side is a large capstone measuring ca 3.3m x 2.4m x 0.7m which is supported on the S side by a stone 0.7m high and surrounded by several smaller stones, some partly buried. The…
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