Carreg Coetan Arthur

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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.

Prehistoric and archaeological sites in United KingdomAll sites in Newport, Pembrokeshire

Address
Carreg Coetan 1, Newport, Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom

Established
3000 BCE

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