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Llech y Dribedd

Llech y Dribedd

The chambered tomb of Llech y Dribedd, which is also known as the Alter-stone, is found on a public footpath between Nevern and Moylgrove.

It's name 'Llech y Dribedd' is Welsh for 'tripodium'. , however, there are actually four supporting stones, although one does not touch the capstone.

The dolman is oval in shape and measures around 9 metres in circumference. The capstone is around 4 and a half foot thick at one end and only four inches at the other end.

 

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