Pentre Ifan by Chris Gibbins

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28-JUL-2010	© Chris Gibbins

Pentre Ifan

The largest and best-preserved dolmen in Wales, dating from around 3500 BC,
and was used as a communal burial chamber.
As Ruth comments below - there are similar dolmens in Ireland, such as this one:
http://www.pbase.com/chrisg_62/image/121976889

Nikon D300 ,Nikkor 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6g IF-ED AF-S DX VR
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Bea.		08-Nov-2010 19:39
Fascinating, makes you wonder how it was put together.

Ruth Voorhis		08-Nov-2010 06:04
Similar to ones I've seen in Ireland. Ruth

Paul Milholland		08-Nov-2010 04:14
Impressive bit of stonework.

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