Martletwy Cross

Settlement in Pembrokeshire

Wales

Martletwy Cross

Minwear Church and farm Minwear Church was founded by the Norman knight Lodomer and was granted to the knights at Slebech in 1150. — Minwear Church and farm Credit: Deborah Tilley

Martletwy Cross is a small village located in Pembrokeshire, Wales. Situated near the town of Narberth, Martletwy Cross is known for its picturesque countryside and rural charm. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and meandering streams, creating a tranquil and idyllic setting.

Martletwy Cross is home to a close-knit community of residents who take pride in their village and its heritage. The village features a mix of traditional Welsh cottages and modern homes, giving it a unique and charming character. The local church, St. Marcellus, is a prominent landmark in the village and dates back to the 12th century.

The surrounding area offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and fishing. The nearby Cleddau River provides a scenic backdrop for leisurely walks and picnics. Martletwy Cross is also conveniently located near the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, offering stunning coastal views and sandy beaches just a short drive away.

Overall, Martletwy Cross is a peaceful and welcoming village that provides a true taste of rural Welsh life.

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Martletwy Cross Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.763578/-4.8400398 or Grid Reference SN0411. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Minwear Church and farm

Minwear Church was founded by the Norman knight Lodomer and was granted to the knights at Slebech in 1150.

Deborah Tilley

Lane to Minwear Church and Farm

Leading on to the Sisters' House across the fields.

Deborah Tilley

St Marcellus Church, Martletwy

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St Marcellus Church, Martletwy

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Martletwy Village Sign

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Cwm Deri Vineyard

The vineyard is now the largest in Wales.

Garth Newton

Martletwy Church

St Marcellus's Church has nave, chancel, and an aisle the same width as the nave, with a bellcote at the western end. It was much rebuilt in 1848-50 and the interior restored in 1896-7, but the chancel arch is probably 13C and there is a south porch of the 16C or 17C with a round arched doorway having a sundial carved into one of its arch-stones. The font is Norman, with a square bowl with panelled sides. The church is at SN033106.

Humphrey Bolton

Green Plain bungalow

Not shown on the 1:50,000 map, but it is on the 1:25,000. It is close to Green Plain farm.

David Medcalf

Welsh Water road

It's not apparent from the map, or by sight, what this track leads to - it just seems to finish on Beacon Hill.

David Medcalf

Chapel at Martletwy Cross

David Medcalf

Farmland near Weston Lane Farm

The farm is visible in the distance.

David Medcalf

The road to Landshipping

I couldn't find the derivation of this somewhat curious name, but the area is a very ancient mining area in the Pembrokeshire coal fields which used quays at Landshipping Ferry and Landshipping Quay to transport the coal.

David Medcalf

Development at Whitlow farm

David Medcalf

Woodland near Nash Farm

Nash Farm is beyond the trees, which conceal the valley of Minwear Brook.

David Medcalf

Broomhill Farm

The farm is just visible on the horizon.

David Medcalf

Martletwy Wood

John Duckfield

Track to Flimstone and Highgate Farm

An extremely deep puddle in the track to Flimstone and Highgate farm. The track to the left leads to Eweton Farm buildings. There is also an unmarked track that leads to Knapps farm on the right.

R Simpson