Carreg Coetan Arthur

Newport, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

Carreg Coetan Arthur is a neolithic dolmen near Newport. It dates from around 3000 BC and is the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber (also known as a quoit). The remains consist of a 4-metre-long capstone on smaller supporting rocks. It would have originally been earth covered, but this has eroded away.

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Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

Address

Carreg Coetan 1, Newport, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 3000 BCE
Category: Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United Kingdom

More Information

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4.2/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Biwi BS (4 years ago)
Amazing, just to think how old it is and you can touch stones that were also touch by people 6 thousand years ago.

David bw Rees (4 years ago)
The whole area is a beautiful place ?????????

Steven Purdy (4 years ago)
Worth a five minute detour.

Mr Rarerooster (4 years ago)
Small virtual mound tucked away amongst houses. The estuary/ beach just down the road is pretty enough and good for walks too.

Gareth Jones (4 years ago)
6,000 year old stones, interesting.

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