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Samson Coming from Fishguard on the A487 take a right turn to Mathry and go into the village. Turn right signed Abercastle and continue to this village, just after the bends and hills take the next right to Longhouse and park. A footpath takes you to the site. This site is named after the local Celtic Christian, St. Samson who was born in Dyfed.
When we went the field was full of cattle and so was the chamber – there is room to fit one cow inside. This site has superb views of the cliffs and bay and is an impressive site. The large capstone is held by three of the seven supporting stones.
If you come here it is worth visiting the modern stone circle 1.5miles further down the road to the southwest outside Trefin.
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Trefin Coming from Careg Sampson at SM 848 335 continue down the lane to Trefin. After passing through the village you will see the circle ahead on high ground overlooking the bay. Parking is best in the small layby on the right as you drive uphill towards the circle. Walk on uphill from here towards a house on the right where there is a stile to the coastal footpath. Go over the stile to reach the site.
The circle has 11 stones which is unusual for an Eisteddfod circle as they generally have 12. It is in a beautiful location overlooking a rocky bay and cliffs. It is quite authentic looking as modern circles go and is worth a visit if you are in the area. The stones average 1m high and form a circle about 40ft (12m) across.
View of the modern circle
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