{116} There are two churches in Pembrokeshire called Stackpoole,
one of which, called Stackpoole Elidor, derived its name probably
from the Elidore de Stakepole mentioned in this chapter by Giraldus.
It contains several ancient monuments, and amongst them the effigies
of a cross-legged knight, which has been for many years attributed
to the aforesaid Elidore.
{117} Ramsey Island, near St. David's, was always famous for its
breed of falcons.
{118} Camros, a small village, containing nothing worthy of remark,
excepting a large tumulus. It appears, by this route of the
Crusaders, that the ancient road to Menevia, or St. David's, led
through Camros, whereas the present turnpike road lies a mile and a
half to the left of it. It then descends to Niwegal Sands, and
passes near the picturesque little harbour of Solvach, situated in a
deep and narrow cove, surrounded by high rocks.
{119} The remains of vast submerged forests are commonly found on
many parts of the coast of Wales, especially in the north. Giraldus
has elsewhere spoken of this event in the Vaticinal History, book i.
chap. 35.
{120} Giraldus, ever glad to pun upon words, here opposes the word
NOMEN to OMEN. "Plus nominis habens quem ominis." He may have
perhaps borrowed this expression from Plautus. Plautus Delphini,
tom. ii. p. 27. - Actus iv., Scena iv.
