Caldey Island

Caldey Island (Ynys Pyr) lies south of Tenby (dinbych-y-pysgod, "fortlet of the fishes") is a town in pembrokeshire, west wales, lying on carmarthen bay,in Pembrokeshire (sir benfro)

The island is home to a small village, but is best known for its monastery The residence of a religious community Cadley Island is separated from the mainland by the Caldey Sound which is 1km to 2km wide, between Caldey Island and the coast of Pembrokeshire

A Celtic monastery was founded on the island in the sixth century and a Benedictine A monk or nun belonging to the order founded by Saint Benedict foundation existed from 1136 until 1536, and again from 1906. The present monastery is Reformed Cistercian.

Attractions on Caldey include a Norman inhabitant of Normandy chapel, a twelfth century church, the sixth century Ogham Cross, the twentieth century monastery and a lighthouse A tower with a light that gives warning of shoals to passing ships, built in 1828.

The Island's name 'Caldey' comes from the Viking Any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

Read more about Caldey Island, official website. The monks and islanders of Caldey are pleased to welcome day-visitors to share the delights of their island home throughout the summer season

On the summit of the island stands the lighthouse which was erected by Trinity House in 1829 Read more about Caldey Island Lighthouse