Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy
Island in Pembrokeshire
Wales
Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy
Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy is a small, uninhabited island located off the coast of Pembrokeshire in Wales. The island is situated just off the mainland, near the town of Fishguard, and is accessible by boat.
Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy is known for its rugged and rocky terrain, with steep cliffs that drop down to the sea below. The island is also home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it a popular spot for birdwatchers.
Visitors to Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy can explore the island on foot, taking in the stunning coastal views and enjoying the peaceful and remote setting. The island is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), due to its important wildlife habitats and geological features.
Overall, Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy is a beautiful and wild island, perfect for those looking to experience the natural beauty of the Pembrokeshire coast. Its remote location and abundance of wildlife make it a popular destination for nature lovers and hikers alike.
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Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy Images
Images are sourced within 2km of 51.86938/-5.2591184 or Grid Reference SM7524. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.
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.
Country road near St David's
View of the narrow country road heading for Trevinert from St David's, near Ysgol Dewi Sant.
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.
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
– St David’s Cathedral website
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
– St David’s Cathedral website
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
– St David’s Cathedral website
St David's Cathedral Gatehouse
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
– St David’s Cathedral website
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
- Sacred Destinations
Bishop's Palace Grounds
The western wall around the grounds of SM7525 : Bishop's Palace, St Davids.
River Alun
The ford in the river, between SM7525 : St David's Cathedral and SM7525 : Bishop's Palace, St Davids.
Bishops Palace Courtyard
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
- Sacred Destinations
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
– St David’s Cathedral website
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
– St David’s Cathedral website
The Bishop's Palace
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
- Sacred Destinations
Carreg Trwyn y Cyfrwy is located at Grid Ref: SM7524 (Lat: 51.86938, Lng: -5.2591184)
Unitary Authority: Pembrokeshire
Police Authority: Dyfed Powys
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