Pentre Ifan
The dolmen in 2006 | |
| Alternative name | Pentre Ifan Cromlech |
|---|---|
| Location | Wales, United Kingdom |
| Coordinates | 51°59′56″N 4°46′12″W / 51.9990°N 4.7700°W |
| Type | Dolmen |
| History | |
| Material | Stone |
| Founded | c. 3500 BC |
| Periods | Neolithic |
| Site notes | |
| Excavation dates | 1936-1937, 1958-1959 |
| Archaeologists | William Grimes |
| Condition | Excellent |
| Public access | Yes |
| Website | CADW site page |
| Official name | Pentre-Ifan Burial Chamber |
| Reference no. | PE008 |
Pentre Ifan (Welsh for 'Ifan's village') is an ancient dolmen in the community and parish of Nevern, Pembrokeshire, Wales. It is 11 miles (18 km) from Cardigan, Ceredigion, and 3 miles (4.8 km) east of Newport, Pembrokeshire. It contains and gives its name to the largest and best preserved neolithic dolmen in Wales.
The Pentre Ifan monument is a scheduled monument and one of three Welsh monuments to receive legal protection under the Ancient Monuments Protection Act 1882. The dolmen is maintained and cared for by Cadw, the Welsh Historic Monuments Agency.