Carreg Samson

 Date of visit August 2019

Carreg Samson is another Dolmen in Wales.

As with others of this type the structure would originally have been covered with earth.

It is one of the most beautiful spots overlooking the sea, near the picturesque port of Abercastle.

This is a typical example of this type of neolithic chambered tomb.

The Capstone is 4.5 metres long, 1 metre thick, 2.7 metres wide and between 1 and 2 metres high.

When excavated, it was found that a pit of almost a metre deep lay underneath. The was pit covered by clay stones. A small quantity of bone, flint and pottery was unearthed at the site and included a vessel containing cremated ashes.

Carreg Samson is also known locally as The Longhouse Cromlech

It is also known as Samsons Stone. The connection with the name Samson is regarding St. Samson of Dol, and the legend goes that he placed the capstone onto the structure using his little finger.

St. Samson was the son of Amon of Demetia and Anna Of Gwent, Anna was the daughter of Meurig ap Tewdrig the King of Gwent.

Beautiful spot to rest

This is a great place to visit if you like Dolmens or Cromlechs.

This is a typically beautiful example of this type of Neolithic chambered tomb.

Even if you just like to get outdoors the view from here over the bay of Abercastle.

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Additional information

Visiting: If you drive to Abercastle port (51.95990618212159, -5.12670170227685) there is limited parking for around a dozen cars. You can then walk up and along the coast path until you reach the site, this is a lovely walk.

On the day I visited the car park was jammed full and there is no other parking in this small village. I was disappointed however a local man told me that I could also visit from longhouse farm (51.95689526973494, -5.1342374861494315) which owns the field.

I drove the few minutes there and asked at the farmhouse if I could park and visit the Dolmen, the lady of the house was very welcoming, and let me park there. The access from here is very easy if you have any mobility problems.