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Name of monument |
St. Non's Chapel Stone |
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Type of site |
Alter / Grave Stone |
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LR Grid Reference |
SM 752 243 |
OS Map Number |
157 |
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Nearest Village |
St David's |
Nearest Town |
St David's |
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Other information |
Legends / stories attached to this monument. Inscriptions. See who has provided other information. |
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The main image is a picture gallery
Clicking the camera image above will take you to further picture at bottom of page |
This is an unusual entry into the MRW listings as it is neither a megalith or a Neolithic monument. However. we are of the opinion that, if you were born or live in Wales, how can you not visit the birthplace of the Patron Saint of Wales - St. David? (Please see "Legends and Stories" link above)
Research reveals that the inscribed stone, seen here, was dug up from within the field and is believed to be either a grave or alter stone that was situated in the east wall of St Non's church. In the same field are a number of small standing stones (which MRW does not yet have photographs of) which are believed to be evidence of an Iron Age settlement. |
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Legends / Stories |
There are many stories, with some variations, about this area. But the consistent "facts" state that: In the 6th Century Non was raped / seduced by a noble man and, as a consequence, gave birth to (Saint) David in the field where the church was later raised to 'commemorate' the event. Following his (David's) birth Non became a nun. The well (see the gallery above) nearby is said to have sprung up during a thunder storm at the moment that David was born and is said to have healing qualities. |
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Inscriptions |
An incised cross within a circle - dating back to the 7th century |
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Some information provided by: |
http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/noncg.html - St Non http://www.earlybritishkingdoms.com/bios/dewi.html - St David http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/christianity/features/stdavid/index.shtml - St David |
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