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Pentre Ifan

Primary Reference Number (PRN) : 1471
Trust : Dyfed
Community : Nevern
Unitary authority : Pembrokeshire
NGR : SN0994337021
Site Type (preferred type first) : Neolithic Chambered Tomb
Status : Pembrokeshire Coast National Park

Summary :
A well-preserved chambered tomb. The chamber is in excellent condition. There are six uprights, 3 of which support the large capstone. The other 3 are at the south end and form part of the entrance to the chamber. The capstone is 5m long x 2.4m x 0.9m. Very little active visitor erosion is present. PR 2004 based on RR 2004

Description :
Dyfed-Powys Police reported ribbons and a necklace left hanging inside the tree at Pentre Ifan.
See Threats child table for description.

A metal object has been reported found lodged into the scheduled monument.
See Threats child table for description.

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Events :
66081 : PENTRE IFAN, PARTIAL EXCAVATION, 1936 (year : 1936)
85243 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1966 (year : 1966)
89603 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1981 (year : 1981)
91243 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1986 (year : 1986)
92168 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1990 (year : 1990)
92706 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1996 (year : 1996)
93022 : PENTRE IFAN, PARTIAL SURVEY, 1998 (year : 1998)
93173 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 1998 (year : 1998)
93235 : PENTRE IFAN, FIELD OBSERVATION, 2003 (year : 2003)
98464 : (year : 2005)

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Compiled date : 01-01-1950


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