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Saint David’s Head

cliffs, Wales, United Kingdom
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Saint David's Head is the westernmost point in Wales, located in Pembrokeshire. This prominent headland features cliffs that rise 594 feet (181 meters) above St. George's Channel. The area is rich in prehistoric remains, including a notable earthwork called Warrior's Dyke, situated amidst the high cliffs of Saint David's Head. The nearby city of Saint David's, the smallest city in Great Britain, is a historic pilgrimage center known for its cathedral. Pembrokeshire itself is a county in southwestern Wales with a rugged coastline and a history dating back to the Bronze and Iron Ages.12

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  1. Pembrokeshire
  2. Saint David’s
  3. Wales - Relief
  4. Beachy Head

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