A 4,000-year-old Bronze Age stone circle in the Preseli Hills has fallen victim to vandalism, prompting heightened surveillance at one of Pembrokeshire’s most treasured heritage sites.
The recent acts of illegal digging at Gors Fawr have caused serious damage around the base of several standing stones, sparking alarm among conservationists and heritage authorities. Costly specialist repairs are now required to stabilise and protect the monument.
Tomos Ll. Jones, Community Archaeologist for the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, described the situation as deeply troubling:
“Gors Fawr is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected due to its national importance. This damage threatens the structural integrity of the stones and shows a profound disrespect for thousands of years of history. Damaging a Scheduled Monument is a criminal offence. Sites like Gors Fawr have stood since before written history — safeguarding them is not optional; it’s our shared duty.”
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In response to the incident, surveillance measures have been stepped up to deter further damage and help bring those responsible to justice.
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