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Cerrig Meibion Arthur
Map Ref: SN11823102 Cerrig Meibion Arthur, meaning ‘Stones of the sons of Arthur’ are two standing stones (menhirs) situated below Foel Cwmcerwyn, the highest point of the Preseli Mountains in Pembrokeshire, Wales. In a story told in “Culhwch and Olwen” in The Mabinogion, the legendary King Arthur and his knights fought savage battles against the…
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Walks in South Wales – The best neolithic monuments!
Here is a list of some of the most impressive, and easiest to access Neolithic sites in South Wales. Parc Le Breos – Parc Cwm Long Cairn – The Giant’s Grave in Swansea. About the site:Parc Le Breos estate is a former medieval deer park located on the Gower Peninsula. Whilst workmen were digging for…
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Coetan Arthur Cromlech on St David’s Head
This cromlech sits on a stunning slice of the Pembrokeshire coast.. Boasting views as far as the mountains of Ireland on a clear day. To reach the site we park at Porth Mawr (Whitesands Bay) and walk the Welsh coastal path toward St David’s Head at the base of Carn Llidi. As you ascend the…
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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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