Category Archives: Ancient sites

Going West: A Simple Man

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Behind the High Altar of St Davids Cathedral there was once an empty space, open to the winds. In the early 1500s, Bishop Edward Vaughan created a chapel there which, for me, is the loveliest part of the cathedral. The … Continue reading →

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Going West: Stories Great and Small

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It is impossible to walk through any ancient place and not wonder about its story. In somewhere like St Davids Cathedral there are many stories, from those of the craftsmen who built the place, to the Story that inspired their … Continue reading →

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Going West: The Accidental Tourist

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Frankly, I thought it appallingly bad planning. Could the town not have chosen a different day to ceremonially install their new mayor? It isn’t as if we hadn’t advertised our itinerary for the weekend, culminating with a visit to the … Continue reading →

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Going West: Where Ancient Sites Collide

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Wreathed in mist and roses, the Mother greets those who visit the sacred spring of St Non. The little shrine to the Virgin was erected in 1951 when the Passionist Fathers restored and rededicated the spring, as if to leave … Continue reading →

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Going West: Pentre Ifan

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It is a magical place. You are in no doubt of that as you walk along the path to the site. Hoary stones nestle in the hedgerow. Bluebells, those delicate woodland flowers that bloom only in spring, are blooming on … Continue reading →

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Dear Wen: Gravid…

Posted on September 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Dear Wen, Yes, the ‘constructors’ of the myths knew of the human soul, and how it functions best, and were keen to communicate this information, and to pass on the secrets of its cultivation to their prospective charges. A pity … Continue reading →

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Going West: Walking with Angels

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Sue Vincent

We didn’t have to climb the whole height of the mountain; there is a makeshift car park about halfway up. I was glad of that, as my poor, much abused feet were not happy. I spend much of my life … Continue reading →

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Going West: Getting Lost

Posted on September 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Our little convoy left the ancient site playing follow-the-leader on the narrow roads. The car in front of me had instructions, in case we lost the lead car, on how to get to the car park for a quick comfort … Continue reading →

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Going West: Carreg Coetan Arthur

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Sue Vincent

This was the third dolmen we had visited in three days whose name tied it to the legendary King Arthur… and three times three is a magical number. It is certainly a magical site and quite unexpected as you walk … Continue reading →

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Going West: Carreg Samson

Posted on September 17, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The jaws had dropped, the expletives had escaped and the cameras were out almost as soon as we exited the car. Even from a distance, Carreg Samson was spectacular, set against the backdrop of the coast… a smiling dragon resting … Continue reading →

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