Pentre Ifan, Neolithic dolmen in Nevern, Wales
The seven stone structure features a massive capstone weighing 16 tons, balanced on three upright stones at a height of 2.5 meters.
Constructed around 3500 BCE, the burial monument contained several ritual pits discovered during excavations conducted between 1936 and 1959.
The name Pentre Ifan derives from Welsh words pentref meaning village and Ifan, a variation of the Latin name Johannes.
The monument remains accessible throughout the year with a dedicated parking area in a nearby layby off the A487 road.
The capstone alignment mirrors the northern slope of Carningli Mountain and points toward the Nevern estuary at Newport.
Location: Nevern
Location: Pembrokeshire
Inception: 3500 BCE
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: stone
Opening Hours: 24/7
Website: https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/pentre-ifan-burial-chamber
GPS coordinates: 51.99900,-4.77000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03
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