4.3 - ABER DRAW (Aber Felin) - ABER MAWR
Prehistoric Submerged Forest - 7
On Aber Mawr Beach , the submerged forest around the Pembrokeshire coast ,
drowned about 6,000 years old , makes an appearance .
And as at Amroth the sand levels need to be low .
The remains are close to the pebble bank.
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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A number of other beaches around the coast show this feature - under optimum conditions -
Amroth , Lydstep Haven and at times - Freshwater West , Manorbier , Newport , Newgale , Whitesands , Wiseman's Bridge.
Ref: 6854.5
Date: 17/04/2010
Location: SM 882 345
