Eglwys y Grog (Holy Cross Church) Explored

            Eglwys y Grog (Holy Cross Church), Mwnt, Ceredigion 

Mwnt is a beautiful secluded cove on the Ceredigion coast, just north of Cardigan. Above a sandy beach that has been rated amongst the finest in Europe is a picturesque whitewashed church dedicated to the Holy Cross.

Though the present church building dates to the 14th century, there has been a church in this spot since the Age of the Saints (roughly 410-700 AD). The dedication to Holy Cross is probably a reference to a tradition that a tall stone cross once stood atop Foel y Mwnt, the conical hill that rises directly behind the church. The cross would have been used as a focal point for preaching the Christian message.

The cross would also have been visible for many miles, attracting pilgrims who drew their boats up on the sandy beach at the base of the cliffs.

Mwnt gained such a reputation amongst early Christians that it became a stopping place for the bodies of saints being transported to Bardsey Island for burial. Mwnt's location also made it a convenient resting place for pilgrims en route to St David's, further down the coast.

We do not know exactly when the present building was erected; it may have been as early as the 13th century. That's the date of the stone font, made of Preselau stone, that stands at the west end of the nave.

On the north wall is a small lancet window, now blocked, that may have allowed lepers - who were not allowed inside churches - to view the high altar during services.

Taken in: UK / Wales / Y Ferwig (show map)

Taken on: August 10, 2017

Tags:

Eglwys y Grog

Holy Cross Church

church

Ceredigion

cymru

wales

churches

Church in Wales

old church

religion

religious

old

oldbuilding

old stone structure

old structure

Old walls

seaside structure

stone structure

structure

architecture

seaside architecture

building

buildings

stone building

green

green grass

white

whitewashed

historic

historical

history

graves

ruralscene

rural

ruralite

ruralitie

rural view

Country

country scene

countryside

countryside scene

countryside view

country walk

scenery

scenic

scenicview

seaside scene

christian

christianity « less

Sets appears in: • 9000 Views • 8000 Views more » • 7000 Views • 6000 Views • 15000 Views • 5000 Views • 4000 Views • 200 Comments • 200 Faves • 2000 Views • 10000 Views • 400 Faves • 3000 Views • 100 Fave • 300 Faves • Explore « less

Groups appears in: • Church Exteriors • Churches of Europe (Max. 3 pictures per day) more » • Churches, Chapels, Domes, Mosques, Temples, Shrines and Monaster • Churches of Wales • Kirchen / CHURCHES • ! !^Into Your Heart Level 1 • CHURCHES & HOUSES OF WORSHIP • 500 Favourites • historical churches • Churches in small towns • 500+ Faves 1-2-3 (Post one,Comment and Fave two) • Flickr's FAV : 500+ • Historic Church Buildings • Igrejas | Churches | Capelas | Santuários • Churche's of the World • Churches and Castles • Castles and Churches • Churches and Cathedrals of the British Isles • 'Views: 15,000 - 20,000 • Church / Churches - Beautiful churches from around the world • Church Photography • Churches Kirchen Kostely • church and graveyards • Discovery Photos: Post 1, Vote for 3 • *GreatPixGallery 500 Faves+ • Churches and Steeples • Churches and Cemeteries • Traveler's Photos • -Spirit Of Photography • Chapels, Churches & Cathedrals - Worlds Most Beautiful Churches • Beautiful Shot (P1/A5) 25,100+ members!!! • Royal Group - Have a Good Light ! • DIAMOND HEART (Post 1-Comment 3) • Nikon flickr Award (Post 1 - Award 3) • Churches/Iglesias • Art of Images ~ AOI L1~ ( Post 1, Award 3) NO "AI Portraits" • castles, palaces, churches and abbeys • A. VENTANA A LAS FOTOS- L 1 - WINDOW TO THE PHOTOS - PON 1, COM • I Heart Photography Post 1 Award 5 (New rule) • Travelling Lens • **Heart Awards** (P.1 Award 5) Open - Sweeper present • Favorites: 500 • Historic Churches in the UK • Churches Of The World. • Churches...any kind, any place • Flickr United (Award 3) • Views 15000 - No 30/60 • Welsh Chapels and Churches • FAV 222+ (P1, A+F5) • ♦♦♦ OCCHIO FOTOGRAFICO ♦♦♦ • Churches and Graveyards • !* Talent Photographique Elite ✿ Only 100+ Faves ✿ P1/A2 • Dragon Sword Award, L1 (P1 A3 Sweeper) • Wonderful flickr world (No people) • Churches ! • THE LOOK level 1 RED • Church photographers • NUESTRAS FOTOGRAFÍAS. • I know where you are • Luna Photo (P1 - A2) • Frame It! ~Level 01~ (P1/A5) • AATV Bonus L 01 - 15000 Plus Views (P1 - C3) No SL • in explore • 15,000 Views Unlimited 15000 • Churches past and present • Sweet Shot Level 1 (P1, A3) • Castles, Churches, Palaces and Cathedrals • !*Flickr All Stars*! • ! FavTop Master 500+ (P1, A+F4) • 50, 100, 200, 500, 1.000 favoritas • DSLR Autofocus Level 2 • DSLR Autofocus Level 3 • DSLR Autofocus Level 1 • ! Fotografiando con Elena y Ricardo. • PhotoZone Level 3 • Photozone Level 1 ....... Post 1 Award 5 other members • PhotoZone Level 2 • *** Masterpieces 500+ Faves *** • 100 YEARS & OLDER • Nice as it Gets Level 2 • Nice as it gets Level 1 post 1 award 5 • TIP-TOP-FAV (300 - 399) POST ONLY PHOTOS WITH 300-399 FAV'S • TIP-TOP-FAV (500 - 599) YOUR PHOTO MUST FIT INTO THIS RANGE • Europe - History & Beauty • 500 FAV • *****Zodiac Signs L1 , Aries, le Bélier • **--**Les Schtroumpfs - L1 • WONDERS OF PHOTOGRAPHY IN GENERAL.MARAVILLAS DE LA FOTOGRAFIA EN • 15000+plus views (No 30/60) • Wales - History & Beauty • !! Shooting Star ✵ 301-390 Faves (P1, A+F4) ✵ Level FIVE • Cathedrals & Churches in the UK « less

Stats: 17,633 views / 400 comments

Link to this photo view:
Link to this photo large view: