Location map of sites at Cwmffwrn. Many thanks to Mike Powell for transcribing the tithe basemap. Red circle = geophysics Red star = excavation Green dot = field survey Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust has been studying the landscape history and archaeology of Cwmffwrn farm, in the Home Grange of Cwmhir Abbey, since 2020. This …
This summer the Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust will be continuing the excavation of an important settlement site within the home grange of the Cistercian abbey in the beautiful hills of north Radnorshire. Abbey Cwmhir is celebrated as the burial place of Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last welsh born Prince of Wales, in 1282. The house …
We are delighted to announce that Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust’s Open Afternoon on 17th May will feature a performance at 2pm on the music and history of the Welsh triple harp by Sioned Webb. Sioned Webb is well respected as a broadcaster, educator, folklorist and composer. Having performed in Canada, South America, Asia and Europe, …
This talk explores the opening years of Cadw’s major research-led conservation works to the great 13th century church of Tintern Abbey, one of Britain’s most celebrated and instantly recognisable medieval monuments. Will Davies, Inspector of Ancient Monuments for Cadw guides us through Tintern’s long conservation history, explains the range of challenges that it presents and …
On-line talk: Will Davies – Conserving Tintern Abbey Read More »
The importance of a place within Welsh cultural consciousness does not always equate with the magnificence of its standing architecture. Some of the most important historical sites are small, visually discrete, privately owned and hidden from view. Their conservation is, nonetheless, of fundamental importance. This talk will describe a project to conserve some of these …
On-line talk: Sian Rees – the Conservation of Cultural Identity Read More »
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 …
