Bedd Arthur, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Name: Bedd Arthur
Address: Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, United Kingdom

#29 among attractions in Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Bedd Arthur, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

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Bedd Arthur is a possibly Neolithic hengiform monument megalithic site in the Preseli Hills in the Welsh county of Pembrokeshire. Thirteen upright stones and at least 2 fallen ones, each around 0.6 metres high form an oval horseshoe with similarities to the earliest form of Stonehenge. ()

Coordinates: 51°58'19"N, 4°47'6"W

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Pembrokeshire Coast National Park United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Craig Rhos-y-felin, Waun Mawn, Pentre Ifan, Foel Cwmcerwyn.

2.2 miNE
Rock
Craig Rhos-y-felin, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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~1370 ftW
Memorial
Waun Mawn, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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2.2 miNW
Prehistoric site
Pentre Ifan, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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1.9 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Foel Cwmcerwyn, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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1.8 miS
Archaeological site
Preseli Hills, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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3.5 miNE
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3.6 miNW
Forts and castles
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2.2 miNW
Prehistoric site
Carreg Coetan Arthur, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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2.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Valley
Dyffryn Gwaun, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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2 miN
Cemetery
Pentre Ifan Burial Chamber, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
52 min walk • Pentre Ifan is the name of an ancient manor in the community and parish of Nevern, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is 11 miles from Cardigan, Ceredigion, and 3 miles east of Newport, Pembrokeshire.
2.5 miNW
Prehistoric site
Mynydd Carningli, Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
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