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County Guides No.5 - Carmarthenshire Carmarthenshire (Sir Caerfyrddin)

Submitted by PaulM on Saturday, 08 May 2004  Page Views: 4548

Neolithic and Bronze Age

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Country: Wales County: Carmarthenshire (Sir Caerfyrddin)
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Merlin's Quoits
Merlin's Quoits submitted by PaulM : According to the nearby notice board these stones known as Merlin's Quoits once formed part of a 'cromlech dating back to Neolithic times' and later became linked to the legendary Merlin who was so great that stones like these were his play things! The two remaining stones are located on a footpath (an old drover's road from Narbeth to Carmarthen) at SN37911601. The stones stand 4m apart clos... (Vote or comment on this photo)
Bordering the megalithically rich county of Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire is also fortunate in possessing a variety of ancient sites. These are not as numerous nor as well-preserved as in the neighbouring region, but for the discerning a number of hidden gems lie waiting to be uncovered.

One of the most important is known as the 'Glandy Cross Complex' of which the embanked stone circle of Meini Gwyr, sketched by the famous antiquarian William Stukeley in the 18th century, forms the centrepiece. Unfortunately many of the archaeological features in this prehistoric complex have been badly damaged by ploughing, but it is nevertheless considered to be one of the most significant ritual sites in west Wales.

The county has a long association with the tradition of Merlin and King Arthur and this is reflected in the names of the ancient sites in the area including those of Merlin's Quoits and Arthur's enclosure (Meini Gwyr). Other interesting names are found in association with its chambered tombs (or cromlechs as they are known locally) including the eerie dolmen of Gwal y Filiast in a wooded glade overlooking the river Taff or that of Twlc y Filiast, both associated with legends of greyhounds.
Contributor Bio for PaulM: Based in Macclesfield, contributing since 2002. Favourite site: Hordron Edge. Occupation: Something in waste and recycling.

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