Llywelyn ap Gruffudd field trip 15th May
Self-Drive: Cilmeri to Aberedw This visit will explore the sites associated with the death of Llywelyn ap Gruffudd Wednesday 15 May 2024 Start 11.00am – Finish Approx 4.30pm Our assembly point in the morning is the Prince Llewelyn Inn Car Park (LD2 3NU) at 11.00am on Wednesday 15 May 2024. Please bring your own refreshments and …
Talk: Where the monks trod
Between 2009 and 2023 Jenny Hall and Paul Sambrook of Trysor undertook a series of upland archaeological field surveys in the Elenydd hills, which include lands formerly included within the upland granges of the Cistercian abbey at Strata Florida. The surveys have identified archaeological features which range from prehistory to the 20th century, charting the archaeology …
Excavation at Cwmffwrn 2024
This grant will enable us to work alongside Trysor archaeological and heritage services to gain a greater understanding of the history of our Welsh uplands, the rich history of the countryside, which is an important part of the story of Wales. We will be investigating archaeological remains relating to settlement and farming spanning a millennia …
On-line talk: Chronicles and Capitals
The Cistercian order enjoyed a close relationship with the people of Wales, but what role did they play in the development and proliferation of Welsh language and culture? The border monasteries of central-eastern Wales were sited in a melting pot of ideas and peoples, how did that impact the architectural development of their Abbeys or …
Request to those with dogs
Please note: Dog owners need to be responsible around livestock. This means: • you should have a short lead with you and use it when needed (eg around livestock or where signage requests it • do not let your dog off the lead unless you keep it in sight and close enough to come back to …
Memorial Service: Llywelyn ap Gruffydd 10 Dec 2.00pm
Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust hosts an annual memorial service to Llywelyn ap Gruffydd on Sunday 10th December at 2.00pm. All are welcome to attend. The service is held in the Abbey ruins so please come prepared to be outside, with suitable clothes and boots. Parking is available either at Home Farm or Philips Hall.