Nevern

Coordinates: 52°01′N 4°48′W / 52.02°N 4.80°W / 52.02; -4.80

Nevern (Welsh: Nanhyfer) is a small village or hamlet, of just a few houses in Pembrokeshire, West Wales which, together with the adjacent settlements of Felindre Farchog, Monington, Moylgrove and Bayvil, constitutes the community of Nevern. It lies in the valley of the River Nevern close to the Preseli Hills of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park 2 miles (3 km) east of Newport.

Attractions and History

Nevern Parish Church

The Norman church of St Brynach is on the site of St Brynach's 6th century "clas", an important ecclesiastical centre. At the time when it is said that Dyfed had seven bishops, this was probably the seat of one. Except for the castellated tower, perilously undercut by the adjacent river Caman, most of the original Norman structure of the present building has been rebuilt. The church and churchyard are remarkable for the Celtic Cross and several inscribed stones.

The Nevern Cross on the south side of the church dates from the 10th century or early 11th century. It consists of two sections fitted together with a mortice and tenon joint, both cut from the local dolerite stone. It has classic braided decorations and inscriptions reading "dns" on one side and "h.an.eh" on the other.