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The church at Castlemartin cuts into a steeply sloping rock bank. Perhaps the proximity to a stream and two holy wells gave this site spiritual significance... Or perhaps, nestled in a tree-lined hollow, it offered invisibility from marauders coming from the sea...
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This Pembrokeshire site is encircled by earth-banked encampments, possibly prehistoric, and an ancient burial mound, while several early pilgrim paths lead to the church.
A 7th-9th century carved cross was found in the churchyard in 1922, but hasn't been seen for decades...
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A 7th-9th century carved cross was found in the churchyard in 1922, but hasn't been seen for decades...
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Architecturally, we can place the church in the late 12th century when the parish enjoyed wealth and status due the abundance of fertile, lime-rich soil in which crops thrive.
The massive scalloped font and north arcade are the oldest visible remains of this early church.
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The massive scalloped font and north arcade are the oldest visible remains of this early church.
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