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Carew Cross
- Pembrokeshire's early Christian monument
- 11th Century memorial to Maredudd ap Edwin, ruler of ancient kingdom of Deheubarth 1033-1035 ???
- Wheel-head and neck fastened by a tenon on a tall splayed shaft
- Largest and best preserved of a group of composite crosses (another found in the churchyard of Nevern in the North)
- King Margiteut son of Etguin Maredudd ap Edwin was joint ruler of the Kingdom of Deheubarth (SW Wales) from 1033 until his death in 1035 ??
- This signifies a gift of land from him to the church ???
Sources: Inspirational Heritage (Cadw), Guide Panels