The 2014 New Year Storms , scoured the beach at Newgale , removing
enough sand to expose the remains of an ancient forest.
A "drowned forest" , submerged about 6,000 years ago , as a result of a rise in sea level.
As the 'Ice Age' came to an end rising sea levels , flooded low coastal areas - reworking
gravels and sands into sandy beaches and shinge ridges which gradually moved inland
covering forests in the process.
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As well as Amroth and Abermawr in Pembrokeshire these ancient forests can be found
at many locations around the Welsh Coast including Abergele / Rhyl (north wales) ,
Borth (west wales) , Goldcliff (south wales).
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In the interest of preservation most of the remains have been recovered with pebbles
as the storms and high seas had pushed the pebble bank landward.
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The pic on the left -
A tree trunk amongst a peat shelf and heavy scoured beach - showing the exposed
boulders and pebbles . (27/02/2014)
In the distance - Rickets head
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The pic on the right -
An exposed Peat Shelf .
In the distance the coastal cliffs leading to Solva.
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Ref: 12679.855
Date: 14/01/2014
Location: Newgale Beach
