Carn Ferched

Heritage Site in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Carn Ferched

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost SW side of the track. It marks a point 759.8ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Carn Ferched is a significant heritage site located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated on the rugged cliffs overlooking the Irish Sea, it is a stone circle dating back to the Bronze Age, making it an important archaeological site in the region.

The stone circle at Carn Ferched consists of 13 stones, which are believed to have been arranged in a near-perfect circle when originally constructed. The stones vary in height, with the tallest reaching approximately 2 meters. The circle has a diameter of around 20 meters, and its alignment suggests that it may have been used for astronomical or ceremonial purposes.

Excavations at the site have uncovered various artifacts, including pottery shards and animal bones, providing valuable insights into the lives and rituals of the people who once inhabited the area. Additionally, a nearby burial mound suggests that Carn Ferched may have held significance as a burial site.

The site is easily accessible to the public, with a designated footpath leading to the stone circle. Visitors can take a leisurely stroll along the coastal path, enjoying stunning views of the surrounding landscape. Interpretive panels and signage provide information about the history and significance of the site, enhancing the visitor experience.

Carn Ferched is a protected heritage site, ensuring its preservation for future generations. It attracts both tourists and history enthusiasts who are fascinated by its ancient origins and the mysteries it holds.

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Carn Ferched Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.96/-4.685 or Grid Reference SN1532. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost SW side of the track. It marks a point 759.8ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost SW side of the track. It marks a point 759.8ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost west side of the track. It marks a point 804.7ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost west side of the track. It marks a point 804.7ft above mean sea level.
Leaning Gatepost
Leaning Gatepost
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost NE side of the track. It marks a point 908.7ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost NE side of the track. It marks a point 908.7ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost NE side of the track. It marks a point 887.9ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on the gatepost NE side of the track. It marks a point 887.9ft above mean sea level.
Carn Menyn Cairn or Coetan Arthur A circular disturbed cairn 15m in diameter by 1.5m high. The capstone is 2.8m by 2.5m.
Carn Menyn Cairn or Coetan Arthur
A circular disturbed cairn 15m in diameter by 1.5m high. The capstone is 2.8m by 2.5m.
Boundary Stone <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171258" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171258">Link</a>
Boundary Stone
Boundary Stone <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171257" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7171257">Link</a>
Boundary Stone
Carn Ferched Cairn, 16m in diameter by 0.7m high.
Carn Ferched
Cairn, 16m in diameter by 0.7m high.
Carn Maen-llwydrhos
Carn Maen-llwydrhos
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on a stone south of Carn Ferched. It marks a point 1115.5ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Cut Mark
This OS cut mark can be found on a stone south of Carn Ferched. It marks a point 1115.5ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot This OS pivot can be found on a stone south of the track and north of the bank. It marks a point 1040.1ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot
This OS pivot can be found on a stone south of the track and north of the bank. It marks a point 1040.1ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot This OS pivot can be found on a stone NE of Carn Ferched. It marks a point 1071.8ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Pivot
This OS pivot can be found on a stone NE of Carn Ferched. It marks a point 1071.8ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet/Pivot This OS Rivet/Pivot can be found on at the wall angle NE side of the track. It marks a point 792.0ft above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet/Pivot
This OS Rivet/Pivot can be found on at the wall angle NE side of the track. It marks a point 792.0ft above mean sea level.
Gateway Foel Drygarn
Gateway Foel Drygarn
Track down from Foel Drygarn
Track down from Foel Drygarn
Trig point on Foel Drygarn Carningli in the distance.
Trig point on Foel Drygarn
Carningli in the distance.
Foel Drygarn The westernmost of the three Bronze Age burial cairns.
Foel Drygarn
The westernmost of the three Bronze Age burial cairns.
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Carn Ferched is located at Grid Ref: SN1532 (Lat: 51.96, Lng: -4.685)

Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire

Police Authority: Dyfed Powys

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