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Early Medieval (Dark Age)Site Name: St Martin's Church (Laugharne) Alternative Name: The Laugharne CrossCountry: Wales County: Carmarthenshire Type: Ancient Cross
Nearest Town: Carmarthen Nearest Village: Laugharne
Map Ref: SN302110
Latitude: 51.771849N Longitude: 4.462412W
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Inside St Martins church beside the A4066 in Laugharne there is a curious shaped cross-slab dating from the so-called Dark Ages, probably the 9th-10th century.
The slab stone is built into the east wall of the south transept and has an unusual Celtic design carved onto it; though some historians claim the designwork is of Viking origins. The cross is oddly shaped, reminiscent of a human body perhaps. There is thick ropework, in the form of looped interlacing, running up from the bottom to the cross-head, while close to the edges ordinary, less thick knotwork. The large round-shaped cross-head has a Latin-style cross in the centre with a small boss in the middle of that and oval looped links between the arms.
The church of St Martin dates from the 14th century when it was built by the Lord of the Manor of Laugharne Sir Guido de Brian. He also built the church St Margaret in Eglwys Cummin some 5 miles to the west. If you have five minutes to spare check out the famous grave of Dylan Thomas (d 1953) in the churchyard which is marked by a white cross.
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