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Carreg
Coetan We were looking for a campsite near the coast and this site was on the way. As you enter Newport on the A487 from Cardigan take the first right that is signposted to the chamber. The road from Pentre Ifan came out before Newport. This little chamber is set in a fenced in area behind some fairly modern bungalows. There are four uprights surviving that support a 2m long capstone. The height of the portal stones is around 1.5m.
Carreg Coetan We camped just west of Newport at Tycanol Farm which is right on the coastal footpath so there are good walks from here. A footpath comes out near the next site we visited. Cerig
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View of the five chambers There are five burial chambers here arranged almost in a circle. They were probably under one large round cairn. The views and setting are very good here even though it is on a busy road. As we got here the rain stopped and the sun came out, even the traffic sounds seemed to stop for a while – it was very tranquil.
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Llech
y Tripedd (Drybedd) Carry on from Carreg Coetan on the same road towards the beach and golf course. At the junction turn right, unless you want to go to the beach which is a good one. Go past two right turns and at a B&B sign turn right up a concrete slab road. Park near the left turn to the B&B and walk on up the grassy track. After about ¼ mile you will see the chamber in a field on the right. A stile provides access.
This small chamber has a bulky capstone that is supported by three uprights that probably give the site its name. The name translates as "Stone of the three graves". This is the remains of a long barrow that has been eroded away. According to legend this enormous stone was thrown by Samson from Mount Carningli. There was some confusion as to which Samson it was, the biblical one or St Samson whose name is associated with several prehistoric sites in West Wales.
Llech y Tripedd ( Drybedd)
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