Celtic Glory

Celtic cross

Celtic cross

Celtic crosses in carved stone exist right across the lands frequented by Celtic saints. In Ireland you have the high crosses which stand over ten feet tall. Some great examples survive at the monastery of Clonmacnoise, Ireland and St Illtud's Church, Llantwit Major, Wales. In Cornwall, you'll find Celtic crosses on hidden byways, or lonely lanes. There are many remaining in church yards or at crossroads. Some are in amazing condition, others weathered and almost unrecognisable. They were used as way markers but also to share the gospel story. Many are breath-taking in their craftsmanship.

St Buryan
 
Paul Prayer Garden, Cornwall
Paul, a hamlet near Penzance in Cornwall is named after Paul Aurelian, or Pol de…
St Bradoc, Lostwithiel, Cornwall
Braddock is a  tiny hamlet near the large and ancient Boconnoc Estate outside of Lostwithiel.…
Cardinham, Cornwall
I decided to do a ‘saunter’ with God along unfamiliar paths in an isolated spot…
Roche Church, Roche Rock, Cornwall
Sadly Roche Church, dedicated to St Gomonda, was locked when we went and there was…
St Mawgan's Holy Well, Cornwall
 
St Juliot Church, Cornwall
St Juliot Church at Hennett, near Boscastle, Cornwall, UK is a hidden gem. Down a…
St Teath
St Teath was reputedly another of King Brychan’s daughters and gave her name to the…
Cardinham Church, Cardinham, Cornwall
Cardinham Church, Cardinham, Cornwall
Celtic Crosses St Illtud's Monastery, Celtic Cross Llantwit Major High Celtic Cross