The Village of Llanybri near Carmarthen

"CELTIC PILGRIMAGE"

The Celtic cross represents the ancient symbol of religious culture found throughout Wales, and prevalent in the older churches and graveyards. The old pilgrims route via the estuaries Towy and Taf to St Davids. Along the way Hen Gapel in Llanybri represents one of the oldest religious sites in the district dating back to Bronze Age when it was a sacrificial place. Llandeilo Abercowin would have been a stopping place for pilgrims along the Taf estuary.
The river flows like a lifeblood through the design, important for sustaining life. The fish symbolise Christianity and food. Purple is used for a royal connection to the throne through Llewelyn Prince of Wales. The arrows represent the spread of Christianity North, South, East and West.
Embroidered by: Marilyn Riggs and Brenda Rooke