The City of St. Davids and Its Environs

St. David was basically the Welsh version of St. Patrick (who was himself Welsh) - he is revered for bringing Christianity to the area. He established an ecclesiastical community here in the 6th century which later became a significant pilgrimage site because of him.

St. Davids is the smallest City in the UK (a City is any town that has a Cathedral). It is located on the A487 at the far southwestern tip of Wales, northwest of Pembroke, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest. See Ordinance Survey Landranger #157 for details.

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St. Davids Cathedral Much of the building dates from the 12th century.	The Cathedral as seen from the town
Cathedral nave Note the ornate oak ceiling from the 16th century.	Cathedral bell tower interior Note the coats of arms of some of the former Bishops in the design.
The Lady Chapel	Detail of the Lady Chapel window
St. David Bishop's Palace Completed by 1350 and left to decay in 1536	St. David Bishop's Palace Much of the cathedral close wall remains, as can be seen in this side view.
St. Non's Chapel This ruin is from the 14th century, if not much earlier - perhaps the 8th century. St. Non's Cross can be seen in one corner.	St. Non's Cross Dates from the 7th to 9th century. St. Non was St. David's mother. I was born on her feast day.

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