Never Great Cross
As you enter the church gates, the path leads down an avenue of ancient yew trees said to date from about the 5th century AD. At the end of the avenue, sheltered close to the church wall stands Never Great Cross, pictured here. This is probably the finest High Cross in Wales, and was carved about 1000 AD.
It is very well preserved and is decorated with panels of knotwork and chevron designs. The head of the cross is carved separately and is very graceful, with an interlaced pattern surrounding it. The front and the reverse of the cross have different designs, as do the two sides, and the monument is a visual delight for those interested in Celtic carvings.
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