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Pentre Ifan Chambered Tomb

Skeletal remains of a Neolithic tomb in haunting location

Pentre Ifan takes us back to Neolithic (New Stone Age) times, when our ancestors buried their dead in tombs such as this. What we see before us today are the bare bones of a chambered tomb that would originally have been covered with an earthen mound. The giant 16½ft/5m ‘capstone’ appears to be precariously balanced on three ‘uprights’, though it has remained in place for over 5,000 years.

Pentre Ifan’s sense of mystery is heightened by its surroundings and backdrop. Its outline neatly frames the Preseli Hills towering above, source of the famous Pembrokeshire ‘bluestones’ that went into the making of Stonehenge as well as Pentre Ifan itself.

Opening times & prices

Opening times

1st April - 31st March 10am-4pm

Last admission 30 minutes before closing

Closed 24, 25, 26 December and 1 January

Visitor information

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Bikes access

Bike storage area available in car park or close to site.

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Drone policy

Please read our policy information about flying drones at Cadw monuments: read the guidance

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No smoking

Smoking is not permitted.

Directions

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Bike: NCN Route No.82 (2.2m/3.5km).

Postcode SA41 3TZ

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