Category: Ancient Sacred Sites

History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part Two, Layers of the Cold Eye

History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part Two, Layers of the Cold Eye At the eastern end of the main complex of Caldey Abbey a stone stairway leads upwards to one of the most enigmatic parts of the island. St David’s is the parish church of Caldey Island. This may seem a strange notion, given that the impressive Abbey is next door, but … Read More History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part Two, Layers of the Cold Eye

History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part One

History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part One Caldey Island lies a half hour boat ride from the beautiful Pembrokeshire resort of Tenby. Tenby is bustling and vibrant. Caldey is a quiet and contemplative, and feels like a very different world. Bernie and I had visited Caldey many years ago. Back then there were some unanswered  questions in my mind, following our short … Read More History and Mystery on Caldey Island – Part One