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Pentre Ifan

Bronze Age Tomb

The dolmen dates from around 3500 BC, and has traditionally been identified as a communal burial. Under this theory, the existing stones formed the portal and main chamber of the tomb, which would originally have been covered by a large mound of stones about 30 m (98 ft) long and 17 m wide.

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Project

Pentre Ifan is the most iconic and best-preserved Neolithic dolmen in Wales, a symbol of early prehistoric ritual and burial practice. Located in the rolling landscape of Pembrokeshire, the structure dates back over 5,500 years and consists of a striking capstone balanced atop upright portal stones. Though the original burial mound is now lost, the dolmen offers an evocative window into Neolithic life and death.

This self-initiated 3D reconstruction was undertaken to digitally explore and visualise how the complete monument may have once appeared—rebuilding the collapsed earth and stone mound, interpreting architectural details, and highlighting the spatial layout of the site in its original context. The goal was to offer a realistic yet respectful digital representation, enhancing public understanding and appreciation of one of Britain’s most remarkable prehistoric structures.

Pentre Ifan

Reconstructed

Pen Dinas

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