Where is Myddfai? Myddfai is a small village located near Llandovery in Carmarthenshire. The area is steeped in prehistory, with burial cairns and barrows showing signs of Bronze Age activity in the surrounding landscape. To the south west of Myddfai a hoard of eight late Bronze Age socketed axes has been recorded. Myddfai is recorded as […]
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Where is Nevern? Nevern is a village located in Pembrokeshire, west Wales. The history and archaeology in and around this village is amazing, from the remains of a Medieval castle to early inscribed stones and stone crosses and even a sorrowful bleeding yew. If you are looking to explore an area with a rich offering
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View from the ridge at Cefnllys Castle.
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What are Coins? Coins are usually flat pieces of metal which have been officially stamped to be used as currency in exchange for goods and services. A Brief History of Coins. The notion of person-to-person trading begins very early on in the human story where it is easy to see how early tools may have
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Mid 2020 – The Year that Wasn’t. I was told my project role with the National Trust would be ending. I am not alone, many people suffered job losses from the economic impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. It made no difference that I was a highly rated employee, sometimes life just hands you those blows.
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Caerwent Caerwent – Venta Silurum (Market of the Siluries) dates to AD 75–80, it was a settlement linked to the Silures. The Silures were the native Iron Age tribe in South Wales when the Romans came to Britain. The building of Caerwent was part of the wider Romanisation of Britain. It would have been a
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Overview This short guide outlines the castle sites to visit for free in Bridgend County. It can be hard to find places to go and things to do but castle hunting is definitely a favorite. Even better if you can find something new near home or a place to put on the list for a
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History of Lower Machen Lower Machen (Machen Isaf) is a small hamlet between Newport and Caerphilly, in the county of Gwent. A place often overlooked by those driving along the A468 to and from their destination. This small hamlet is a designated conservation area (1976). The heritage listings are mostly linked to the bigger story
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Where is Much Wenlock? Much Wenlock is a market town in Shropshire, England. It is a market town with a rich history and a number of interesting buildings dotted around the town. Those most likely to catch the eye include Reynalds Mansion, the Corn Exchange and the Guildhall. The structure of Reynalds Mansion is Medieval
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A Brief History of Presteigne Presteigne is a small town in Powys, Wales on the England – Wales border. An early 11th century motte and bailey castle once stood to the west of the current town center know as Warden Castle. The castle was destroyed by Llywelyn ap Gruffudd in 1262 and never rebuilt. The
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A Brief History of Wigmore The village of Wigmore in Herefordshire was founded as a borough in the 11th century, the village developed around crossroads below the castle. Considered a small village now, it was once a very busy and important place. By the early 14th century it was a prosperous market town with a
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Where is Llantwit Major? Llantwit Major – Llanilltud Fawr is a small town set along the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline. It has a rocky beach and a historic urban centre to explore. The town is first recorded in Welsh literature as Caer-Worgorn, with ‘Caer’ suggesting a fortified post-roman settlement. Records show evidence of Roman buildings and
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Where is Montgomery? Montgomery is a small town in Powys, Wales with a lot of character and one of my favourite places to be based for walks in the area. The town’s population was never more than 500 in the Middle Ages but in 1536 Montgomery had grown enough to become the county town, giving
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Caerphilly Overview Caerphilly – Caerffili is a large town in southeast Wales in the UK. It has a bustling town centre wrapped around an impressive Medieval castle. Caerphilly is set in a rolling green landscape and like many towns in southeast Wales it grew rapidly during the 19th century with the growth of mining. Historic
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Newport Overview Newport – Casnewydd is a city located along the coast on the southeast edge of Wales also gives its name to the wider county. At its heart are the remains of Newport Castle and a Brunel railway bridge over the River Usk. The city has a core of shops and a market all
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