Images of Wales

Friday, 8 May 1998

Celtic Cross
Carew
Pembrokeshire

Photography by John Ball - 2:30 pm 8th May 1998
(with Agfa ePhoto307 digital camera)

This ancient 13 foot high Celtic stone cross
overlooks the main A4075 road which runs
through the village of Carew. The cross
commemorates Maredydd (Meredith),
the ruler of Deheubarth, who was
slain in AD 1035.

Above: The cross is richly decorated with characteristic Celtic interwoven scrolls.

Above: This small panel is said to contain a Latin inscription. Any offers to translate??