1.10 - FRESHWATER WEST - WEST ANGLE
Submerged Forest - 5 - Freshwater West
The 2014 New Year Storms , lowered the sand levels substantially exposing Peat Beds
with some tree stumps , fallen trees , roots , branches.... the remains of an ancient forest.
The compacted peat deposits in this area have been dated to 5250-4550 BC.
The forest was submerged as a result of a rise in sea level.
As well as Amroth and Abermawr in Pembrokeshire these ancient forests can be found
at many locations around the Welsh Coast .
Ref: 12839
Date: 27/02/2014
Location: SR 882 997
