Hill forts · South Wales
Carew Cross
Carew Cross (Welsh: Croes Caeriw) is an 11th-century Grade I listed monument in the village of Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Carew Cross (Welsh: Croes Caeriw) is an 11th-century Grade I listed monument in the village of Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Carew Cross (Welsh: Croes Caeriw) is an 11th-century Grade I listed monument in the village of Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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Background
History
The cross is an important example of an 11th-century memorial Celtic cross and is believed to commemorate the brother of Hywel ab Edwin, Maredudd ab Edwin of Deheubarth, who died in 1035. The brothers were joint rulers of Deheubarth, and the cross is thought to date from around the time of Maredudd's death. It was first known to be placed in Carew, Pembrokeshire, from around 1690. The previous location for the stone is unknown. It is suspected that when it was moved to Carew, it was as ornamentation for nearby Carew Castle. The damage to the cross, where part of the stone has flaked away, occurred prior to 1690. In 1811, the cross stood on a low plinth. The plinth was altered around 15…
Description
It is similar in design to the cross at Nevern. The cross is 4 m tall and is in two parts, joined by a tenon joint. The top is Carmarthenshire sandstone and the lower portion is igneous-type stone from Preseli.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6980, -4.8278
- District
- Pembrokeshire
- Parish
- Carew
- Postcode
- SA70 8SL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid and South Pembrokeshire
- Opening
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Sources
- wikipedia: Carew Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carew Cross?
- Carew Cross is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA70 8SL), in the parish of Carew.
- Is Carew Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Carew Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carew Cross?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SA70 8SL. It sits within the Mid and South Pembrokeshire parliamentary constituency.