Stories tagged "Prehistoric archaeology": 3
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Earlier Prehistoric Harbours in Ireland and Britain | Harbyrau Cynhanesyddol Cynharach yn Iwerddon a Phrydain
This is a subject about which little is known, and only a retired academic would be rash enough to take it on. But there are interesting possibilities to consider. That is why I recently wrote a book called Maritime Archaeology on Dry Land. It was…
Carn Wnda Prehistoric Chambered Tomb | Beddrod Siambrog Cynhanesyddol Carn Wnda
Set high up in the Pencaer peninsula to the east of Strumble Head, Carn Wnda is one of six surviving prehistoric chambered tombs located along this headland. To the east of Carn Wnda are the megalithic sites of Parc y Cromlech (Penrhiw), and the…
The Home of Stonehenge | Cartref Côr y Cewri
About 12 miles from Fishguard lies Craig Rhos-y-felin, a special formation of volcanic stone. Recent archaelogical findings suggest that this is the original quarry location of the bluestones, or dolorite, that make up the smaller, inner circle of…