Cruciform Heritage in Wales

Carew Cross
Detail of cross at Carew © David Gill

The logo of Cadw incorporates the head of the eleventh century cross at Carew in Pembrokeshire. This cross has a Latin inscription linking it to Maredudd, ruler of Deheubarth.

This is one of a number of stones in the care of Cadw. The largest collection can be found in the Margam Stones Museum.

Other crosses and inscribed stones in the care of Cadw are:

Author: David Gill

David Gill is Honorary Professor in the Centre for Heritage at the University of Kent, and Honorary Research Fellow in the School of History and an Academic Associate in SISJAC at UEA; Professor of Archaeological Heritage.

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