1.1 - AMROTH - TENBY SOUTH
Pembrokeshire Prehistoric Forest
The remains of a " drowned forest" , submerged about 6,000yrs ago , may been seen , at low tides / low sand levels .
The ancient forest extends up to one mile out to sea.
Tree Stumps, Branches , Shelves of Peat , Flints , tools ,..acorns , hazelnuts , limpet shells , animal remains have been found
A number of other beaches around the coast show this feature - under optimum conditions -
Abermawr , Lydstep Haven , and very rarely - Freshwater West , Newgale and Whitesands .
The ancient forest extends up to one mile out to sea.
Tree Stumps, Branches , Shelves of Peat , Flints , tools ,..acorns , hazelnuts , limpet shells , animal remains have been found
A number of other beaches around the coast show this feature - under optimum conditions -
Abermawr , Lydstep Haven , and very rarely - Freshwater West , Newgale and Whitesands .
Ref:
4389-0
Date:
11/02/09
Location:
SN 160.067
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