The conquest and acquisition of the Welsh cantref of Maelienydd (the heart of modern Radnorshire) was at the core of the Mortimer family’s rise to dominance in the Welsh Marches and was a crucial stepping stone to power and influence across England and Wales. However, it was a long drawn-out process! Starting in the 1090s, …
On-line talk: Philip Hume – The Mortimers and Cwm Hir Read More »
An update on the excavations of an earthwork house platform undertaken at Cwmffwrn over the past two years, what we’ve learnt and what remains unanswered. We’ll be revealing a radiocarbon date now available from the site and will discuss the implications for our understanding of the Cwmffwrn Platform. Jenny Hall MCIfA and Paul Sambrook MCIfA …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
