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This Celtic Cross is in the grounds of the ancient St. Brynachs Church, Nevern, in the north of the county. Nevern or Nanhyver as it was known in Celtic times is situated in a quiet woodland valley just off the main Fishguard to Cardigan road. The cross is one of the most preserved specimens of its type in Wales and probably dates back to the 10th or 11th century. It is a mighty 13 ft high. As you enter the church gates a dark avenue of yew trees, which are said to date back to the 5th century A.D., lead you up to it near the church entrance. This intricately carved and well preserved cross is similar to the one in the grounds of Carew castle and is a must visit for those interested in these carvings. (See Carew Cross photo).
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photographer: Dai Sneade | shooting date: Feb 27, 2002 | country: United Kingdom | location: Nevern, Pembrokeshire | in gallery: Local History | category: All | currently browsing: sort by: date (desc), category: All
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The Christian claim to this work of spiritual art is missguided. The wheelhead cross head does not belong here, it does not fit nor has it weathered in the same way as the pillar. The christian inscriptions have been cut into the stone after the relief patterns have been removed on both pannels. The men who carved this stone went to a lot of trouble cutting the relief patterns. These patterns are not all symetrical like the decorative celtic knotwork patters seen everywhere else. They have a specific meaning and tell a far more interesting story.
Llafian
Jun 04, 2009
according to tradition, on the 7th of April which is St. Brynach feast day, the cuckoo first sings from the top of this cross.
Des , United Kingdom
Apr 01, 2007