Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Archaeological sites in Pembrokeshire

Ancient Sites in Pembrokeshire

Pembrokeshire’s coastline is home to a high concentration of prehistoric monuments, ranging from Neolithic burial chambers to reconstructed Iron Age hillforts. Highlights include Pentre Ifan, a massive dolmen dating to 3,500 BC, and Castell Henllys, where thatched roundhouses stand on their original foundations. These sites, such as Carreg Samson and the cliffside Kings Quoit, offer insight into the region's early human history, featuring massive capstones and megalithic structures that have remained standing for over five millennia.

Ancient Sites in Pembrokeshire — Map

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Dolmen

Visit this protected ancient monument dating back to approx. 3.500 BC, considered to be the most popular megalithic site in Wales.

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Carreg Samson

Carreg Samson is a 5000-year-old Neolithic dolmen located half a mile west of Abercastle near the Pembrokeshire Coast Path in Wales.

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Castell Henllys

Castell Henllys is an important archaeological site in north Pembrokeshire, Wales, on the A487 road between Newport and Cardigan, in the…

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Carreg Coetan

A Neolithic burial chamber near Newport featuring a four-meter-long capstone supported by two original upright stones. Archaeological excavations at this 5,000-year-old site have revealed pottery fragments and cremated remains.

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Kings Quoit Burial Chamber

King's Quoit is a Neolithic burial chamber in Manorbier, 5 miles east of Pembroke, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is a scheduled monument.

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Coetan Arthur Dolmen

Coetan Arthur dolmen, also known as Arthur's Quoit is the remains of a Neolithic burial chamber. It dates from around 3000 BCE.

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