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Mesur-y-dorth Stone
Built into the wall between Maes y Garreg Farm and Heulfre, is a 7th-9th century early Christian stone, upon which, is inscribed a cross within a circle.
The name Mesur-y-dorth means measure of bread. St
David had established a custom that in times of scarcity the size of a
loaf of bread should be regulated. It is thought that later the Bishop
of St Davids decreed that the size of a loaf of bread should equal the
circle on the Mesur-y-dorth stone. It is also believed that pilgrims on
their way to St Davids would stop at the stone to eat their last meal
before going on their journey to St Davids, some 6 miles away.
