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Remains of St.Non's Chapel

Though all that remains of St Non’s Chapel is a few crumbling walls of uncertain date, it is nevertheless a significant holy and cultural site. Its location, on the edge of Wales along one of the most stunning stretches of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, adds to the chapel’s spiritual charge. Said to be the 6th-century birthplace of the patron saint of Wales, St David, it is named after his mother, and remains a place of pilgrimage to this day.

The large stone standing in the corner of the ruined chapel, inscribed with a cross within a circle, is known as St Non's Cross. The stone was found in the same field as the chapel and is either a grave or an altar stone. The stone is dateable to the 7th to 9th century, but there is no firm evidence that it originally came from the site.

A holy well close to the chapel was thought to have healing properties, and to this day visiters. It was thought to be particularly effective for eye problems. It was restored by the Catholic Church in 1951, as was a shrine, using stones from nearby ruins. Pilgrims still visit here, and indeed there was one who we think was Canadian, and resembled a Russiam Orthodox priest. He was deep in thought, so we didin't disturb him much. It certainly felt like a special and holy place here.

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16 comments

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Beautiful series.
hWW
9 months ago ( translate )

Roger (Grisly) said:

Interesting series nicely captured, Amelial
Also fascinating notes, HWW!
9 months ago ( translate )

niraK68 said:

HWW Amelia, a very old wall
9 months ago ( translate )

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

I love the history you have supplied, Amelia. This is a very interesting ruin. All the best, Joe
9 months ago

Herb Riddle said:

A familiar spot for us too Amelia. That Pembrokeshire coast is a marvel to explore. Well done.

HWW, enjoy the day. Herb
9 months ago

Annemarie said:

well taken all

HWW my friend
9 months ago ( translate )

TOZ said:

Not much left Amelia .
HWW have a great day.
TOZ
9 months ago

Ko Hummel said:

HWW Amelia
9 months ago ( translate )

Colin Ashcroft said:

HWW this looks very familiar. I think I’ve seen this on TV I think it was one of the Weatherman Walking series but have failed to confirm that.
9 months ago

Steve D said:

Very interesting information Amelia..
9 months ago ( translate )

Dinesh said:

Those were the days, lot of walls and buildings were either to the ruling chief, or religious bodies.,

HWW Best wishes
9 months ago

Tanja - Loughcrew said:

the non´s cross ist mein Highlight...ich mag solche alten Stätten und die Überbleibsel einer längst vergagenen Zeit...sehr schöne Serie Amelia!
hWW Dir und einen schönen Abend :)
9 months ago ( translate )

Chris Bowness said:

A very poignant place and your pictures capture that. Well done.
9 months ago

William Sutherland said:

Fantastic shots! HWW!
9 months ago

tiabunna said:

Slightly belated HWW, Amelia.
9 months ago