Geology - Pembrokeshire
Pembrokeshire Prehistoric Forest
Tree Stump ( showing growth rings ) on Amroth Beach
The remains of a " drowned forest" , submerged about 6,000yrs ago , may been seen , at low tides / low sand levels .
The ancient forest extends up to one mile out to sea.
Tree Stumps, Branches , Shelves of Peat , Flints , tools ,acorns , hazelnuts , limpet shells , animal remains ,....have been found .
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 and Whitesands (1.1).
Ref: 4392
Date: 11/02/2009
Location: SN 160.067
