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==Description== |
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The cross is an important example of an 11th-century memorial [[Celtic cross]] and is believed to commemorate the brother of [[Hywel ab Edwin]], [[Maredudd ab Edwin]] of [[Deheubarth]], who died in 1035. |
The cross is an important example of an 11th-century memorial [[Celtic cross]] and is believed to commemorate the brother of [[Hywel ab Edwin]], [[Maredudd ab Edwin]] of [[Deheubarth]], who died in 1035. The brothers were joint rulers of Deheubarth, and the cross is thought to date from around the time of Maredudd's death. It was first known to be placed in [[Carew, Pembrokeshire]], from around 1690. The previous location for the stone is unknown. It is suspected that when it was moved to Carew, it was as ornamentation for nearby [[Carew Castle]]. The damage to the cross, where part of the stone has flaked away, occurred prior to 1690.<ref name=BLB>{{cite web|title=The Carew Cross, Carew|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-5938-the-carew-cross-carew|publisher=British Listed Buildings|accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref> |
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In 1811, the cross stood on a low plinth.<ref>[[#fenton1903|Fenton (1903)]]: p. 132</ref> The plinth was altered around 15 years later to align it with the newly lowered road. The top stone became dislodged in 1844, and it was re-set in the slot with [[lead]]. The Cross was moved away from the road in 1925, and again during the [[Second World War]] when it was relocated to the nearby castle for protection. Following the war, it was placed back by the roadside, but on at a new position.<ref name=BLB/> |
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The cross is {{convert|4|m|ft}} tall and is in two parts, joined by a [[Mortise and tenon|tenon]] joint. The top is Carmarthenshire sandstone and the lower part an igneous stone from Preseli.<ref name=BLB>{{cite web|title=British Listed Buildings: The Carew Cross, Carew|url=http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/wa-5938-the-carew-cross-carew|accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The monument was Grade I listed on 14 May 1970; the reason description given was "Listed grade I as a characteristically Welsh composite cross and one of the finest early Christian monuments in the Principality."<ref name=BLB/> It was the Carew Cross that inspired the symbol of [[Cadw]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Carew Cross|url=http://cadw.gov.wales/daysout/carewcross/?lang=en|publisher=Cadw|accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref> |
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It is inscribed, on the west face: |
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{{quote|MARGIT<br>EUT.RE<br>X.ETG.FILIUS}} and otherwise decorated in abstract patterns |
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It is similar in design to the cross at [[Nevern]].<ref name=BLB/> It is inscribed, on the west face "MARGIT EUT REX ETG [uin] FILIUS" and otherwise decorated in abstract patterns.<ref>{{cite web|title=Park Wide - Carew Cross|url=http://www.pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk/apps/discover/detail.asp?LocID=151&Lang=1&A=AP|publisher=Pembrokeshire Coast National Park|accessdate=7 April 2016}}</ref> The cross is {{convert|4|m|ft}} tall and is in two parts, joined by a [[Mortise and tenon|tenon]] joint. The top is Carmarthenshire [[sandstone]] and the lower portion is [[igneous]] type stone from Preseli.<ref name=BLB/> |
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The cross has been in Carew since at least 1690. Since then it has been moved several times, notably during World War 2 to safe storage in [[Carew Castle]]. The Cross is currently sited on the roadside in the village.<ref name=BLB /> |
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The monument was Grade I listed on 14 May 1970 as ''"one of the finest early Christian monuments in the Principality"''. |
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*{{cite book|last1=Fenton|first1=Richard|title=Historical Tour through Pembrokeshire|date=1903|publisher=Davies & Co.|location=Brecknock|ref=fenton1903}} |
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[[Category:Grade I listed buildings in Pembrokeshire]] |
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| Location | Carew, Pembrokeshire |
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| Type | Celtic cross |
| Material | Stone |
| Height | 4 metres (13 ft) |
| Completion date | 11th century |
Carew Cross (or sometimes The Carew Cross) is an 11th century Grade I listed monument in the village of Carew, Pembrokeshire, Wales.
Description
The cross is an important example of an 11th-century memorial Celtic cross and is believed to commemorate the brother of Hywel ab Edwin, Maredudd ab Edwin of Deheubarth, who died in 1035. The brothers were joint rulers of Deheubarth, and the cross is thought to date from around the time of Maredudd's death. It was first known to be placed in Carew, Pembrokeshire, from around 1690. The previous location for the stone is unknown. It is suspected that when it was moved to Carew, it was as ornamentation for nearby Carew Castle. The damage to the cross, where part of the stone has flaked away, occurred prior to 1690.[1]
In 1811, the cross stood on a low plinth.[2] The plinth was altered around 15 years later to align it with the newly lowered road. The top stone became dislodged in 1844, and it was re-set in the slot with lead. The Cross was moved away from the road in 1925, and again during the Second World War when it was relocated to the nearby castle for protection. Following the war, it was placed back by the roadside, but on at a new position.[1]
The monument was Grade I listed on 14 May 1970; the reason description given was "Listed grade I as a characteristically Welsh composite cross and one of the finest early Christian monuments in the Principality."[1] It was the Carew Cross that inspired the symbol of Cadw.[3]
Description
It is similar in design to the cross at Nevern.[1] It is inscribed, on the west face "MARGIT EUT REX ETG [uin] FILIUS" and otherwise decorated in abstract patterns.[4] The cross is 4 metres (13 ft) tall and is in two parts, joined by a tenon joint. The top is Carmarthenshire sandstone and the lower portion is igneous type stone from Preseli.[1]
Notes
- ^ a b c d e "The Carew Cross, Carew". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ Fenton (1903): p. 132
- ^ "Carew Cross". Cadw. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "Park Wide - Carew Cross". Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. Retrieved 7 April 2016.
References
- Fenton, Richard (1903). Historical Tour through Pembrokeshire. Brecknock: Davies & Co.