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Dale Fort
Trip No.226 Entry No.76 Date Added: 6th Oct 2026
Site Type: Hillfort
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Dale Fort submitted by TheCaptain on 6th Oct 2026. Looking back to the defensive ramparts across the narrow neck of headland from within
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Log Text: Drive to Dale for lunch at the Griffin, then decide to walk out to Dale Point, but it’s a disappointing walk along road all the way, with very little in the way of views through the woodland. Once at the head, its all a private field studies place now, but can get up onto the old iron age fortifications from the coast path which does give some views over Milford Haven to Angle.
Martin's Haven Headland Cairn
Trip No.226 Entry No.75 Date Added: 5th Oct 2026
Site Type: Cairn
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 3
Martin's Haven Headland Cairn submitted by TheCaptain on 5th Oct 2026. To me it looks like the large stone had been stood up on its edge, with a circle of stones made around it rather like a large cairn with central structure. Some of this might be natural, but the whole thing just has to be man made.
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Log Text: I had noticed that the information map had a dolmen like symbol on it near to the centre of the headland, and when I was on the way back along the southern coast, I couldn't miss a large rock standing in the open land, so I went for a look. To me it looked like the large stone had been stood up on its edge, with a circle of stones made around it rather like a large cairn with central structure. Some of this might be natural, but the whole thing just has to be man made. I can find no information about it other than the symbol on the NT map.
Martin's Haven fort
Trip No.226 Entry No.74 Date Added: 5th Oct 2026
Site Type: Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 4
Martin's Haven fort submitted by TheCaptain on 5th Oct 2026. Looking north along the ramparts from the southern side.
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Log Text: Drive out to the point of Marloes headland for a walk around the Martins Haven nature reserve headland for a look over to Skomer island. The sun is out with beautiful light but its very windy. Onto the headland passing over and through some large defensive ramparts and a sign stating that the whole headland was once a defended settlement and fort. Around this headland is a cracking walk, the cliffs and coves below inspiring while the views over to Skomer and Skokholm are fantastic. Lots and lots of white furry seal pups on the beaches of the various coves, and I see a couple being fed by their mothers. After walking around the whole headland, the ramparts and defences are seen to be much more prominent at the southern side. Brilliant.
Ring-Stone, Martin's Haven
Trip No.226 Entry No.73 Date Added: 26th Sep 2026
Site Type: Early Christian Sculptured Stone
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 8th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Ring-Stone, Martin's Haven submitted by vicky on 6th Dec 2003. An inscribed stone located next to the information centre at Martin's Haven in Pembrokeshire. SM761090.
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Log Text: Drive out to the point of Marloes headland for a walk around the Martins Haven nature reserve headland for a look over to Skomer island. The sun is out with beautiful light but its very windy. Start off down to Martin's Haven, passing the info centre with a little niche in the wall at the side of the road where this nicely carved stone is presented. Down at the haven there is a boat is leaving for Skomer, and there are signs on the beach warning to be careful as there are seal pups on it.
The Hanging Stone (Pembrokeshire)
Trip No.226 Entry No.71 Date Added: 26th Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
The Hanging Stone (Pembrokeshire) submitted by sem on 20th Nov 2004. View showing the chamber and stones in the hedgebank thought to be a second capstone and uprights forming the original passage entrance.
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Log Text: I decide I can visit the Hanging Stone on my way back from Porthgain to Tenby, then use the Cleddau Bridge to get back, so set my satnav for Sardis. Once nearby, there is room to park at the edge of the road before walking down what looks like a private driveway to the stones. Upon approach there is a very nice moment when the stones reveal themselves to you along the trackway in front. The main thing is a large capstone sitting on three support stones, but with other stones contained within the immediately adjacent wall, perhaps one being another capstone for an extended chamber or an entrance passageway. The large capstone has a line of several equispaced round holes in it, what look to be drill holes about an inch in diameter. Perhaps it was once attempted to break the stones up, but thank goodness it is still in one piece. I really enjoyed this site, and it seems well looked after these days.
Llanrhian Standing Stones
Trip No.226 Entry No.70 Date Added: 26th Sep 2026
Site Type: Standing Stones
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Saw from a distance on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Llanrhian Standing Stones submitted by Antonine on 19th Sep 2021. 2017
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Log Text: After leaving Porthgain to drive back to Tenby, I quickly glance a stone standing in the field to the left of the road, near to the busy and mucky farm at the Llanrhian junction. Having passed before I realise it, I do not stop to have a better look.
Ffyst Samson
Trip No.226 Entry No.69 Date Added: 26th Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Ffyst Samson submitted by Bladup on 3rd Sep 2026. Ffyst Samson and the setting sun
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Log Text: I drive southwest from Goodwick before turning right towards St Nicholas, parking near the farm at the bottom of the footpath which leads up to Ffyst Samson. Initially the path is over open fields, but the last few hundred metres are in scrubland with ferns, gorse and brambles making it quite difficult to get there without getting all scratched up. Once over the big steps style, then the Ffyst Samson dolmen can be seen in clear ground, it's capstone balancing on two support stones looking like it could fall down at any time. There are the remains of a cairn surrounding it. Having seen Paul's recent brilliant photos, there is no way I am going to get anything anywhere near as good, especially with the windy and cloudy weather of today, which seems to be threatening rain, so I just satisfy myself with my usual walk around taking pictures from all angles. The way back to the car is slightly simpler now I know which way to go, but no easier on the legs through the sharp undergrowth.
Parc-y-Cromlech
Trip No.226 Entry No.68 Date Added: 24th Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 4 Access 3
Parc-y-Cromlech submitted by enkidu41 on 3rd Jun 2004. SM 9422 3907
Better known as the Penrhiw Burial Chamber this damaged tomb has a large rectangular capstone resting on 3 uprights. It was re-erected some years ago.
Shots from other angles would have been taken but a small herd of highly inquisitive bullocks is not conducive to creative composition or a steady camera hand!
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Log Text: A quick look at whats on the portal before leaving, and see that I can easily walk up the hill to find Parc-y-Cromlech, although unsure whether I will be able to visit, see over the hedges or be completely frustrated. Part way up the hill is an information board, with details of Denys Corbett Wilson, who made the first flight from here to Ireland in 1912 taking off from the field beyond. Once at the top, there is a large farmhouse with B&B, and looking to the north a field gate into a large field with the cromlech clearly seen, as are other people walking down through the field on what I discover is a footpath now moved to divert around the farmyard. I go into the field and up to the cromlech for a look around, its a fairly large capstone resting on three or four support slabs, with many smaller stones also, possibly remains from drystone walling sides or a covering cairn.
Garn Wen 4
Trip No.226 Entry No.67 Date Added: 23rd Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Garn Wen 4 submitted by AufderSuche on 19th Dec 2024. Garn Wen 4 in December 2024 mostly overgrown.
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Log Text: A bit further to the north from 3 and another slab can be found laying in the undergrowth. Not as big or prominent as the other three, this is possibly the remains of a fourth burial chamber. Overall it has been good to find these stones, but their situation leaves a bit to be desired, and at least I can now give them accurate grid references!
Garn Wen 3
Trip No.226 Entry No.66 Date Added: 23rd Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Garn Wen 3 submitted by TheCaptain on 23rd Sep 2026. Chamber 3 is either one slab capstone on another large slab and some small supports, or two capstones, now one sat on the other.
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Log Text: Just a bit further north, and chamber 3 is found. It is either one slab capstone on another large slab and some small supports, or two capstones, now one sat on the other. Many other stones are in the vicinity.
Garn Wen 2
Trip No.226 Entry No.65 Date Added: 23rd Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Garn Wen 2 submitted by TheCaptain on 23rd Sep 2026. The second chamber is basically a large slab capstone resting on several small supporting stones.
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Log Text: Moving north along the path, and soon get to the second chamber, basically a large slab capstone resting on several small supporting stones.
Garn Wen 1
Trip No.226 Entry No.64 Date Added: 22nd Sep 2026
Site Type: Chambered Tomb
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 7th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 3 Access 4
Garn Wen 1 submitted by TheCaptain on 22nd Sep 2026. The first chamber I presume is No 1, is the largest of the four, with a large capstone known as Carreg Samson. The large capstone rests on several supporting stones, with enough room to get underneath it, and there are other stones in the vicinity.
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Log Text: Drive to Goodwick then up the hill on the road directly opposite the main road in, which bears round to the right. Follow this road up and there is then a sign pointing left to the burial chambers and a parking area behind the row of houses, with a footpath through behind the gardens. The first chamber (I presume is No 1) is the largest of the four, with a large capstone known as Carreg Samson. There is a little sign with some sort of generic "burial chamber" stuff on it. The large capstone rests on several supporting stones, with enough room to get underneath it, and there are other stones in the vicinity.
Devil's Quoit (St Twynnells)
Trip No.226 Entry No.62 Date Added: 18th Sep 2026
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Saw from a distance on 6th Sep 2026
Devil's Quoit (St Twynnells) submitted by Bladup on 13th Sep 2013. Devil's Quoit (St Twynnells).
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Log Text: Time to get back to base, but not before a quick stop to see if I can see the Devil's Quoit in the fields to the west of the road. Yes, but too far for a decent pic on my phone
Harold Stone (Bosherton)
Trip No.226 Entry No.61 Date Added: 18th Sep 2026
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Saw from a distance on 6th Sep 2026
Harold Stone (Bosherton) submitted by WanderlustWelsh86 on 5th Apr 2026. Site in Pembrokeshire Wales
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Log Text: Time to get back to base, but not before a quick stop to see if I can see the Harold stone in the fields to the east of the road. Yes, but too far for a decent pic on my phone
St Govan's Well
Trip No.226 Entry No.60 Date Added: 18th Sep 2026
Site Type: Holy Well or Sacred Spring
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 5 Access 4
St Govan's Well submitted by Manja on 18th Jan 2011. St. Govan's Chapel nestled up against the cliffs.
September 2008
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Log Text: Drive out to the car park at St Govan's for a quick look at the chapel and cliffs. Quite a few people there, and it seems like the steps down to the chapel have been made easier than I remember.
Devil's Quoit (Stackpole)
Trip No.226 Entry No.59 Date Added: 18th Sep 2026
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 4 Ambience 4 Access 3
Devil's Quoit (Stackpole) submitted by Horatio on 19th May 2019. Access is easy to find if approaching from Stackpole warren, after entering the double gate enclosure from the woods, before leaving through the second gate in front of you. look right and you'll see a side gate that leads to the stone.
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Log Text: Circular walk from Bosherston to Broadhaven beach beside the lily ponds, then around the cliffs to Stackpole Head and Barrafundle beach. I then head westwards up through the dunes and woodland of Stackpole Warren to find the cross track which takes me to the Devil's Quoit. A nice stone in the afternoon sun, which has eluded me before. I head back over the eight arch stone bridge and around the lily ponds to Bosherston, for a well earned pint at the St Govan's Inn.
Mowingword Promontory Enclosure
Trip No.226 Entry No.58 Date Added: 17th Sep 2026
Site Type: Promontory Fort / Cliff Castle
Country: Wales (Pembrokeshire)
Visited: Yes on 6th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 1 Ambience 4 Access 3
Mowingword Promontory Enclosure submitted by TheCaptain on 17th Sep 2026. Mowingword Promontory seen from the west.
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Log Text: Park at Bosherston, then walk alongside the lily ponds to Broadhaven beach, then up onto the cliffs and around to the east to Stackpole Head, passing some tremendous geology, with sea stacks, steep sided coves, arches, caves and round holes. I later notice on the Portal that the thumb of land sticking out from Stackpole Head, Mowingword Promontory, is included as a promontary fort. Has to be said that I saw no evidence of any fortifications, but didn't look too hard.
Cross Stones, Llanddowror
Trip No.226 Entry No.56 Date Added: 17th Sep 2026
Site Type: Early Christian Sculptured Stone
Country: Wales (Carmarthenshire (Sir Caerfyrddin))
Visited: Yes on 5th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 3 Access 4
Cross Stones, Llanddowror submitted by pab on 31st Jan 2009. Both 'cross stones' referred to by COFLEIN, the nearer (easterly) one being larger and sporting a much clearer cross marking.
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Log Text: On the way back to the car, I notice "Cross Stones" marked on the map, so go look for them in the playing field beyond the churchyard. What looks like two stubs of once larger stones, a cross carving can be seen on the larger of the two stones, but difficult to see anything on the smaller stone in the shade.
Llanddowror Standing stone
Trip No.226 Entry No.55 Date Added: 17th Sep 2026
Site Type: Standing Stone (Menhir)
Country: Wales (Carmarthenshire (Sir Caerfyrddin))
Visited: Yes on 5th Sep 2026. My rating: Condition 3 Ambience 3 Access 4
Llanddowror Standing stone submitted by pab on 3rd Nov 2008. Slender and modest standing stone which is on the flood-plain of the river Taf near St Clears (not to be confused with the slightly larger river Taff running through Cardiff!).
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Log Text: Travelling to Tenby and notice a standing stone marked just off the A477, so go have a look. The A477 has been rebuilt and almost passes over the top of this stone, so park in the village and walk along the track under the new road and there it is in the field ahead. Is that really it? looks way too small compared to the pictures I have seen. Yep, it is. Now I guess the art is to get pictures which make it look bigger!
Verulamium Town Walls
Trip No.225 Entry No.142 Date Added: 16th Sep 2026
Site Type: Ancient Village or Settlement
Country: England (Hertfordshire)
Visited: Yes on 5th Oct 2025. My rating: Condition 2 Ambience 4 Access 4
Verulamium Town Walls submitted by TheCaptain on 9th May 2026. The main remaining stone section, which somehow survived demolition.
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Log Text: Much of the city walls can be traced, and now surround the park. I didn't have time to see much of these, but I did go to look at the main remaining stone section, which somehow survived demolition. Most of the Abbey was built using the roman wall and city stone, brick and tile.