Name of monument
Llech-y-Tribedd
Also known as
The Altar Stone, Llech-y-Dribedd or Samson’s Quoit
Type of site
Dimensions (approx)
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LR Grid Reference
OS Map Number
LR 145
Nearest Village
Nearest Town
Fishguard
Property Type
Access
MRW Access rating
MRW Site Rating
Other information
Legends / stories attached to this monument. Inscriptions. See who has provided other information.
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As is the case with so many of the monuments in this part of Wales, Llech-y-Tribedd is a magnificent sight. The uprights form a tripod, which holds the mighty capstone aloft.
As with other nearby tombs the triangular capstone of Llech-y-Tribedd points toward Carningli, which itself appears to be a focal point for such monuments. We feel that these amazing monuments should be visited not only for their mysticism but also their situation in the landscape where, more often than not, the panoramic views are an exhilarating experience for the visitor - this particular monument is no exception.
Finding the monument is relatively easy, using a Landranger map, simply follow the road from Newport heading for Moylgrove. You are looking for a right turn signposted “Penlan Farm”. Permission from the farm must be sought before visiting the monument. The day we visited the owner of the farm was kind enough to let us park our car by the farmhouse and directed us up the path to the monument, for which we were very grateful.
