Chapel of St Non, Medieval chapel ruins near St Davids, Wales
The Chapel of St Non consists of stone ruins located on a clifftop, with its foundation walls still visible and aligned north to south. The remains are small in scale, though they allow visitors to understand the building's layout and religious importance.
The chapel was built before the 14th century and marks the traditional birthplace of St David, Wales's patron saint, born to St Non around 500 CE. The site became an important destination for pilgrims seeking connection to early Welsh Christianity.
The adjacent holy well draws people who follow old traditions of seeking healing, particularly for eye troubles and various physical ailments.
Access is via marked footpaths from St Davids, with parking facilities nearby and free access during daylight hours. The clifftop location requires sturdy footwear and care, especially in windy or damp conditions.
The site contains a stone cross from the 7th to 9th century placed within a circle, suggesting the location was previously used as a pagan sacred place. This remnant shows how early Christians built chapels at locations already considered holy.
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