histogram_man
74 pembrokeshire Nevern
Taken in May and June 2010. A set of four pictures, uploaded more for their historical interest than for their artistic merit. The site of the church has a Christian history going back 1,500 years at least and even today, the area exudes an aura of calm and peace which must have led people to choose this spot. Already when St. Brynach came here in the 6th Century it must have been established. #73 shows a commemorative stone dating from 500AD, the inscription reads 'VITALIANI EMERETO', meaning '(the stone) of Vitalianius Emereto(s)'. It also has the same inscription in Ogham text down the left hand side - ogham.lyberty.com/oghamintro.html - which is most clearly visible near the top left. 'Emereto' has been variously interpreted but may come from the familiar Latin word 'Emeritus' meaning honourably discharged from public service. The stone was at one stage removed from the churchyard and used as a gatepost but has now been located and replaced. #74 shows a 7th Century Pilgrims' Cross nearby. It has been plausibly suggested that Nevern lay on the pilgrims' route to St. Davids and this plain cross carved on the rock, a feature peculiar to the 7th Century, certainly helps support that. Notes have been inserted to highlight the Cross and the place used to leave offerings. #75 shows a pre Norman Celtic Cross which can be dated fairly precisely as it is very similar to one nearby that can be dated to 1033-35. It really does have those red streaks on it, from lichen I would think. The rock is local hard dolerite. #76 shows the church in its setting.
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74 pembrokeshire Nevern
Taken in May and June 2010. A set of four pictures, uploaded more for their historical interest than for their artistic merit. The site of the church has a Christian history going back 1,500 years at least and even today, the area exudes an aura of calm and peace which must have led people to choose this spot. Already when St. Brynach came here in the 6th Century it must have been established. #73 shows a commemorative stone dating from 500AD, the inscription reads 'VITALIANI EMERETO', meaning '(the stone) of Vitalianius Emereto(s)'. It also has the same inscription in Ogham text down the left hand side - ogham.lyberty.com/oghamintro.html - which is most clearly visible near the top left. 'Emereto' has been variously interpreted but may come from the familiar Latin word 'Emeritus' meaning honourably discharged from public service. The stone was at one stage removed from the churchyard and used as a gatepost but has now been located and replaced. #74 shows a 7th Century Pilgrims' Cross nearby. It has been plausibly suggested that Nevern lay on the pilgrims' route to St. Davids and this plain cross carved on the rock, a feature peculiar to the 7th Century, certainly helps support that. Notes have been inserted to highlight the Cross and the place used to leave offerings. #75 shows a pre Norman Celtic Cross which can be dated fairly precisely as it is very similar to one nearby that can be dated to 1033-35. It really does have those red streaks on it, from lichen I would think. The rock is local hard dolerite. #76 shows the church in its setting.
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