Carreg Samson, Neolithic dolmen near Abercastle, Wales
Carreg Samson is a Neolithic burial chamber near Abercastle in Wales, consisting of a large flat capstone resting on three upright stones that still stand. The structure displays the characteristic design of a dolmen with its stone-upon-stone construction.
The structure was built during the Neolithic period roughly 5000 years ago as a burial site for the local population. Archaeological investigations in the 1960s uncovered burnt bones, pottery fragments, and flint tools that confirmed the age and purpose of the site.
The site carries the name of Saint Samson of Dol, whose local legends describe him performing impossible feats with this very stone. These stories show how people over the centuries tried to make sense of the mysterious standing rocks.
The site is reachable from Abercastle on foot via marked walking paths along the Pembrokeshire Coast area. The location sits in open landscape with few shelters, so visitors should prepare for changing weather and wind exposure.
Remarkably, the capstone now rests on only three of its original six support stones, with the others dismantled over time for use in later farm construction and boundaries. This tells the story of how the landscape has been repurposed and reshaped across generations.
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