We have discovered some pretty amazing things about Wales and Pembrokeshire, one of which is that there is compelling evidence that at least part of Stonehenge comes from the Preseli Hills.
For instance, did you know that Wales has more castles than any other country in Europe? 600 to be precise with over 100 still standing.
Another truly interesting discovery about Pembrokeshire is it’s relationship with Stonehenge.
There is scientific evidence that some of the stones found at Stonehenge originated from Waun Mawn, another stone circle less than 7 miles from our cottages in the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire.
It seems absolutely bonkers that our ancestors could transport such enormous stones 182 miles from Pembrokeshire to Stonehenge doesn’t it! Truly amazing!
In fact, it was probably a greater distance than that because they wouldn’t have had the Severn bridges!!
Specialists suggest that the blue stones were moved by ancient people of the Preseli region as they migrated eastwards.
It’s incredible isn’t it, that stones weighing between two and five tonnes, about 10,000 pounds in today’s money, that’s about 2 Rhinoceroses (not that I have ever weighed a Rhino), were transported all that distance without roads and bridges.
You have got to REALLY want to take them with you haven’t you!!!!
You can almost imagine it can’t you.
Mr Caveman. ‘Right honey Are you ready to go? Have you got everything packed that you need?’
Mrs Caveman. ‘Yes thanks love, I think I’ve got everything… Actually Just one last thing don’t forget to bring the five tonne rock in the back garden, I’m not leaving it here, granny left it to me in her Will!’
Waun Mawn stone circle is a great place to visit if you choose to come to Pembrokeshire, if fact the whole of the Preseli Hills range is very special, almost untouched and uncommercialized.
Well worth a visit.
If you are interested you can find out more about the stones and area here – https://www.nationalgeographic.com/adventure/article/151207-stonehenge-bluestone-discovery-archaeology