Carningli Hillfort

Caningli Hillfort is on the peak of the mountain of Mynydd Carningli. The hill top is to the south of Newport, Pembrokeshire, Wales (Welsh: Trefdraeth, Sir Benfro, Cymru). The remains of stone ramparts that would have once formed a defensive ring around the summit of this mountain can be seen. Along with embankments a number of hunt circles can also be identified. The site is thought to date from the first millennium BC. A number of cairns are found on the mountain.  Since prehistory, these stone structures have been used for a number of purposes, including as burial monuments, markers and for ceremonial purposes.

Mynydd Carningli is a name thought to have been corrupted from Carn Engylau which can be translated as "the rocky summit of the angels". Legend has it that the 6th century Saint Brynach would climb to the summit of the mountain to pray and commune with the angels. A climb up Carningli offers stunning views over the Pembrokeshire countryside.

Link and Image:  Pembrokeshire Coast National Park - Parc Cenedlaethol Arfordir Penfro: Newport and Carn Ingli. Image courtesy of this website.