The 2014 Storms have removed large amounts of Sand and revealed the Fallen Trees
and Tree Stumps of a Prehistoric Submerged Forest.
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The remains of a " drowned forest" , submerged about 6,000yrs ago ,
can usually be seen here on low tides.
The ancient forest extends up to one mile out to sea.
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.
Flints , tools ,acorns , hazelnuts , limpet shells , animal remains ,....
have been found in the deposits.
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A number of other beaches around the coast show this feature - under optimum conditions -
Abermawr , Lydstep Haven and at times - Freshwater West , Manorbier , Newport ,
Newgale , Whitesands and Wiseman's Bridge.
Ref: 12885c
Date: 01/03/2014
Location: SN 1607 0678
