Caldey Island

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History

Attractions

On the island there are

  • An old Norman chapel dating from the 12th century,
  • A Ogamstein from the 6th century is of great interest to archaeologists because it dates back to the Dark Ages. The " Caldey Stone " carries an incised cross and both Ogam and a Latin inscription. The Ogamtext seems to say that " magl Dubr 'or ' Prince Dyfrig ' which is presumed to be St. Dyfrig, the Bishop of Glywysing in Gwent, got donations for the island in the 6th century. The Latin inscription may be a later date. It reads: "And I have this stone marked with the sign of the cross I ask all who come to this place to pray for the soul Cadwgan 's. ". A Cadwgan ap Bleddyn (1051-1111) was Prince of Powys in eastern Wales.
  • The 1829 finished lighthouse ( Caldey Lighthouse ).
  • In the southwest is a hill grave.

Tourism

Boats leave from Tenby from during the summer months daily to the island. Most deserving of the island to the tourists. The monastery offers the opportunity to treat yourself to some rest.

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