One of the most fascinating things about traveling in the British Isles are its many historic sites, such as Pentre Ifan. \u00a0This is the most popular megalithic site in Wales and was thought to be a burial chamber. \u00a0The monument dates to about 3500 BC and is oriented north-south on a ridge providing wonderful views of the Nevern Valley. \u00a0It has an \u00a0elegant capstone (16 tons; 5m (16ft 6in) long), resting\u00a0on the tips of three other stones, some \u00a02.5 metres (8.2\u00a0ft) off the ground.\u00a0\u00a0There are six upright stones, three of which support the capstone.<\/p>\n

It is likely that an earthen mound lay behind these rocks, which people could enter and which, over the centuries, has largely been eroded away. \u00a0Excavations in 2oth century showed that a burial chamber originally lay within a shallow oval pit that was up to 36m (120ft) long. No trace of burials was found here, but \u00a0it is reasonable to assume that such a large tomb would have been used for collective burials.<\/p>\n

Local legend has it that fairies may be seen here. \u00a0I didn’t see any, but would like to think that if fairies do exist, this would be where they reside!<\/p>\n

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