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 …
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 …
UPDATE 2024 Our excavation this year was supported by a Shared Prosperity Fund grant. Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust have been very fortunate to be able to investigate one of these ancient farmsteads first hand and look for evidence of how our ancestors lived. A grant from the Shared Prosperity Fund allowed us to use the …
Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust offers tours of the abbey remains and the village. A public tour is available each autumn – please look at our events page for the relevant date. The Trust also runs bespoke tours for interested groups, such as local community groups, heritage groups and those walking The Pilgrimage from Strata Florida …
The Exhibits Activity pamphlets for children Hunt the Mason Marks in the Ruins Route descriptions for Community Heritage Walks A free Quick Tour Guide of the Abbey is available as a leaflet to take with you from the leaflet stand in the Exhibition Room at Home Farm, Abbeycwmhir. Activity pamphlets …
‘Demystifying the Abbey’ Newsletters Our fifth Newsletter has now been published and by clicking on the link below it is possible to see it, and download or print it if you would like to. Our Newsletters contain up to date information on aspects of our ‘Demystifying the Abbey’ community heritage project and other Trust …
Heritage Research Discussion Group Zoom – Second Monday of each month 7.30pm If you would like to join this discussion group, please contact Mel at history.cwmhirabbey@gmail.com. Recordings of discussions so far can be found here Saturday 5th October 2024 Tour of the Abbey lead by Julian Lovell. More information here. Thursday 17th October 2024 On-line …
