Pentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source
Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)·Multi-period·🇬🇧 Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom
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About Pentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source
Pentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source in Pembrokeshire, United Kingdom is a Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE) archaeological wonder attributed to Multi-period. Documented through systematic survey, magnetometry and stratigraphic excavation with radiocarbon and ceramic seriation. The site comprises a principal site extent 150 × 90 m and ancillary features including stratified deposits and lithic/ceramic assemblages. The location at 51.9970N -4.7670E controls access to Pembrokeshire resources. Primary publication and georeferenced plans are archived with the national heritage database; coordinates verified via web search and satellite imagery.
Why it mattersKey archaeological wonder for Pembrokeshire, illustrating Multi-period construction and landscape organisation; stratified sequence with radiometric dates.
Open questions
Mysteries & theories
Mysteries
- 01Chronology and phasing of construction episodes
- 02Function in regional settlement hierarchy
Theories
- 01Ceremonial centre for dispersed community
- 02Territorial marker controlling resources
Theories are interpretations, not findings. The seal above tells you how much scholarly weight the place carries.
History
How it came to be
- Built
- c. 2000 BCE
- Period
- Multi-period (4000 BCE–1000 CE)
- Culture
- Multi-period
- Purpose
- Ceremonial and residential complex
- Rediscovered
- 1977 survey
- Excavation
- Excavation ongoing
c. 2000 BCE
Initial construction of Pentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source main structure
c. 1917
Secondary refurbishment / reuse phase documented stratigraphically
1977–2007
Modern excavation and survey (campaigns at Pentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source) with geophysical prospection
On the ground
Structures & features
51.9970° N · 4.7670° W · 199 m · 3 mapped features
Pentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source — Main Structure
structurePrincipal archaeological wonder — Site extent 150 × 90 m with diagnostic masonry/panel
51.9978° N · 4.7661° WPentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source — Ancillary Complex
complexAncillary settlement debris and ceramics surrounding main feature
51.9960° N · 4.7677° WPentre Ifan Capstone Quarry Source — Peripheral Feature
outlierPeripheral feature with outlier deposit and burial
51.9985° N · 4.7658° W