Carreg Coetan Arthur

Carreg Coetan Arthur stands in a field on the edge of Newport in Pembrokeshire. It is a Neolithic dolmen dating from about 3000 BC. The remains include a four-metre capstone resting on smaller stones that once supported it. Originally the chamber would have been covered by earth, but erosion has removed the mound. Cadw manages the site as a scheduled monument. The stones form a simple but striking structure in the open landscape. The burial chamber is one of the best-preserved examples of its kind in the region. Its size and shape suggest it was built to cover a communal grave. The capstone weighs several tonnes, moved into place without modern machinery. The supporting stones show careful placement to keep the capstone steady. The site offers a direct link to the people who lived here nearly five thousand years ago. Visitors find the dolmen set in grass beside a minor road. A low fence surrounds the stones to protect them. The surrounding fields stretch towards the coast, giving wide views. The simplicity of the site lets the stones speak for themselves. It stands as a quiet reminder of Neolithic life in west Wales.