Pentre Ifan Cromlech, near Newport Pembrokeshire
Neolithic site of chambered dolmen
Boasting some spectacular views over the north Pembrokeshire countryside Pentre Ifan Cromlech/dolmen stands in a commanding position north east of Carningli Mountain.
The site is thought to date from 3500BC. It has been excavated and the body of the cairn has been removed to reveal the three standing stones that support the capstone. Dotted around the site are more stones possibly the remnants of the original cairn that once covered the cromlech.
The capstone is said to weigh around 16 tons and points at the Nevern River. From the east side of the site looking west the capstone follows almost the exact same angle as the northern slope of Carningli mountain, both leading your eyes to the mouth of the Nevern estuary at Newport.
Various finds were excavated at Pentre Ifan cromlech including a small amount of flint flakes and some fragments of pottery. What is thought to have been the original door way in to the cairn is blocked by a huge upright bolder which is believed was put in place to close the cairn after its use.
Interpretation of how it may have originally looked
Pentre Ifan Amenities:
- Free Car Park
Accommodation nearby :
- Self Catering around Crosswell and Eglwyswrw
- Self Catering at Nevern
- Bed and Breakfasts
- Camping/Glamping nearby
Directions:
From Newport, head east along the A487. After passing Llwyngwair Manor on your left, take the next right sign posted 'Pentre Ifan', if you over shoot the turning and see a sign for Nevern, you can turn around in the layby on your left. Keep going straight on at the cross roads for another three quarters of a mile. Follow the right hand lane sign posted 'Pentre Ifan' and after some half a mile you will see a layby on your right. Park here and the entrance to Pentre Ifan cromlech is at the lower end of the layby.
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External links:
- Wikipedia.org - Wikipedia article on Pentre Ifan..
- TheModernAntiquarian.co.uk - Huge gallery of Pentre Ifan photographs..
- Megalithic.co.uk - Pentre Ifan article..
