Coetan Arthur

Coetan Arthur (or Arthur’s Quoit), according to legend, was thrown from nearby Carn Llidi by King Arthur. This is one of many ‘Arthur’s Quoits’ in Britain – one source identifies more than 30. It is the remains of a single-chambered Neolithic burial chamber, or Dolmen, between 4 and 6,000 years’ old; the capstone (the bit that reminded folk of a quoit) is about 20’ long and now only supported, seemingly precariously, by one upright stone. It is located on St David’s Head, where there is also the remains of a small prehistoric hut settlement with a defensive wall, and can only be reached on foot. Park in Whitesands Bay and follow the coast path.