The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to… Excavations at Five Mile Lane (A4226) in the Vale of Glamorgan.
Easy to read summary of recent archaeological excavations at Five Mile Lane in Barry in the Vale of Glamorgan.
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Barry
Roman Cold Knap, Barry Castle and more including walks and up to date visitor information.
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Barry Read More »
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Llancarfan
St Cadoc’s/St Cattwg’s Church and more including walks and up to date visitor information.
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Llancarfan Read More »
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Fonmon
History of Fonmon Fonmon – Ffwl-y-mwn is a small hamlet just north of Fontygary in the Vale of Glamorgan. It is best known for its central duck pond and Fonmon Castle. Fonmon Castle is one of the few medieval castles which until recently was still lived in as a home. Since it was built by
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Fonmon Read More »
Heritage Hiker’s Guide to… Castle Sites to Visit for Free in Bridgend County
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
Heritage Hiker’s Guide to… Castle Sites to Visit for Free in Bridgend County Read More »
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Boverton
Boverton Boverton – Trebefered is a small village in the Vale of Glamorgan to the east of Llantwit Major. The village began as a farming community during the reign of William the Conqueror and largely remains so. It is a sweet little village with a little shop and fish and chip shop at its center.
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Boverton Read More »
Heritage Hiker’s Guide to… Castle Sites in the Vale of Glamorgan
Visiting Ogmore Castle Ogmore Castle was built by the De Londres family around 1116 on the south bank of the Ewenny River and it remained in the possession of the family until 1298. It was taken over by the crown in 1399 from the Duchy of Lancaster. The castle was abandoned sometime between 1530 and 1631.
Heritage Hiker’s Guide to… Castle Sites in the Vale of Glamorgan Read More »
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Penmark
Where is Penmark? Penmark – Pen-marc is a rural village south-west of Barry near Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan, close to Cardiff Wales Airport. It is a small village with a church, castle and a public house all within short distance of each other. Within the village there have been finds of Roman and
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Penmark Read More »
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Southerndown
Where is Southerndown? Southerndown is a small village on the coast between Ogmore-By-Sea and Llantwit Major in the Vale of Glamorgan. The Southerndown Coast is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). Much of the coastline is designated for both for it’s geology and botanic value. A stretch of shore, cliff, cliff-top, and several short
The Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Southerndown Read More »
Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Merthyr Mawr
Merthyr Mawr Village Merthyr Mawr is well known for its sand dunes but set back from the shore behind them is a quaint village that is home to a number of beautiful thatched cottages and the church of St Teilo’s . Merthyr Mawr is on the opposite bank of the River Ewenny from Ogmore and
Heritage Hiker’s Guide to Merthyr Mawr Read More »