Pen y Cyfrwy

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Pen y Cyfrwy

St David's Cathedral Credit: Chris Andrews

Pen y Cyfrwy is a prominent headland located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. The name Pen y Cyfrwy translates to "the top of the pass" in Welsh, which is fitting as the headland offers stunning views of the surrounding coastline and is a popular spot for hiking and birdwatching.

The headland is characterized by its rugged cliffs, rocky outcrops, and diverse wildlife. It is home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, razorbills, and guillemots, making it a paradise for bird enthusiasts. The headland is also a haven for wildflowers, with colorful blooms carpeting the cliffs during the spring and summer months.

Visitors to Pen y Cyfrwy can enjoy breathtaking views of the Irish Sea and St. Bride's Bay, as well as the opportunity to explore the coastal paths and hidden coves that surround the headland. The area is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout the landscape.

Overall, Pen y Cyfrwy is a must-visit destination for nature lovers, hikers, and history buffs looking to experience the beauty and tranquility of the Pembrokeshire coastline.

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Pen y Cyfrwy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.869597/-5.2607033 or Grid Reference SM7524. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St David's Cathedral

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St David's Cathedral

St Davids Cathedral

A half-octagonal doorway

In the Bishop's Palace, which was put up by Henry de Gower, a former fellow of Merton College, Oxford and Bishop of St. David's. The only similar mediaeval doorway in Britain is at Berkeley Castle.

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Country road near St David's

View of the narrow country road heading for Trevinert from St David's, near Ysgol Dewi Sant.

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Road junction near St.David's

A road junction, just within the grid square, with the A487 road leading to St.David's. The minor road on the left leads to Trelerw and Caer Bwdy Bay.

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St David's Cathedral

St David's Cathedral is built on the site of St David's 6th century monastery. In 1123, Pope Calixtus II bestowed a Papal “Privilege” upon St David's, making it a centre of pilgrimage for the Western World, the Pope decreed that “Two pilgrimages to St David's is equal to one to Rome, and three pilgrimages equal to one to Jerusalem!”. In response to the need for a larger cathedral, the present building was begun in 1181 and completed soon after but much of it was badly damaged by Parliamentary forces during the Civil War. The West Front was restored by John Nash in 1793 but as this proved unstable, the whole building was restored by George Gilbert Scott between 1862-70. Further parts of the cathedral were subject to restorations in the 20th century. Link

– St David’s Cathedral website

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St David's Cathedral.

– St David’s Cathedral website

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St David's Cathedral

– St David’s Cathedral website

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St David's Cathedral Gatehouse

– St David’s Cathedral website

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Bishop's Palace, St Davids

The imposing ruins of The Bishop's Palace stand next to St David's Cathedral in the tiny city of St Davids in Wales. The palace, as it now stands, was largely the work of Bishop Henry de Gower in the first half of the fourteenth century. By the middle ages, unlike the frugal Saint David who founded the monastery here in the 6th century, the bishops of St David’s enjoyed all the trapping of wealth and influence. The most obvious symbol of their status was this great palace, unequalled anywhere else in Wales. The building's enduring grandeur, even after centuries of neglect, still conveys the affluence and power of the medieval church. Link

- Sacred Destinations

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Bishop's Palace Grounds

The western wall around the grounds of SM7525 : Bishop's Palace, St Davids.

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River Alun

The ford in the river, between SM7525 : St David's Cathedral and SM7525 : Bishop's Palace, St Davids.

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Bishops Palace Courtyard

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St David's Cathedral

Approaching the cathedral from the north. St David's Cathedral is built on the site of St David's 6th century monastery. In 1123, Pope Calixtus II bestowed a Papal “Privilege” upon St David's, making it a centre of pilgrimage for the Western World, the Pope decreed that “Two pilgrimages to St David's is equal to one to Rome, and three pilgrimages equal to one to Jerusalem!”. In response to the need for a larger cathedral, the present building was begun in 1181 and completed soon after but much of it was badly damaged by Parliamentary forces during the Civil War. The West Front was restored by John Nash in 1793 but as this proved unstable, the whole building was restored by George Gilbert Scott between 1862-70. Further parts of the cathedral were subject to restorations in the 20th century. Link

– St David’s Cathedral website

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St David's Cathedral

The west wall of the cathedral, viewed from SM7525 : Bishop's Palace, St Davids. St David's Cathedral is built on the site of St David's 6th century monastery. In 1123, Pope Calixtus II bestowed a Papal “Privilege” upon St David's, making it a centre of pilgrimage for the Western World, the Pope decreed that “Two pilgrimages to St David's is equal to one to Rome, and three pilgrimages equal to one to Jerusalem!”. In response to the need for a larger cathedral, the present building was begun in 1181 and completed soon after but much of it was badly damaged by Parliamentary forces during the Civil War. The West Front was restored by John Nash in 1793 but as this proved unstable, the whole building was restored by George Gilbert Scott between 1862-70. Further parts of the cathedral were subject to restorations in the 20th century. Link

– St David’s Cathedral website

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