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LLANSTEFFAN: Dispersal order threat after up to 100 youths descend on beach and castle
Police have warned parents after a crowd of between 80 and 100 young people caused trouble at Llansteffan beach and castle on Saturday night — drinking, littering and climbing the walls of the Grade I listed monument.
Police have threatened to impose a dispersal order at Llansteffan after up to 100 youths descended on the village’s beach and castle on Saturday night.
Officers from the Carmarthen neighbourhood policing team said they were made aware of a group of between 80 and 100 young people at the beach and castle area on Saturday (4 July).
The group were causing anti-social behaviour by drinking, littering and climbing the castle walls, Dyfed-Powys Police said.
The behaviour caused distress to members of the public, according to the force.
Police issued a direct warning to parents dropping their children off in the area — saying any offences reported or witnessed will be dealt with by officers and other relevant agencies.
That includes parents knowingly buying alcohol for their children to take to the location, the force said.
“We will not tolerate this behaviour and want our beaches and castles to be places that families can all visit throughout the summer,” the force said in a statement.
Officers warned that if the behaviour continues, they will look to put a Section 34 dispersal order in place.
The power, under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, allows a senior officer to authorise a dispersal zone — with officers then able to direct people to leave the area and ban them from returning for up to 48 hours.
Failing to comply with a direction to leave is a criminal offence and can lead to arrest.
Llansteffan Castle is a Grade I listed monument in the care of Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, with its earliest fortifications dating to the 12th century.
Perched on a headland overlooking the Tywi estuary, the castle and the beach below draw thousands of visitors each summer.
It is the second time this summer the castle has found itself at the centre of police attention — offensive graffiti was sprayed across the walls of the North Tower and East Bastion in May.
The force’s Rural Crime Team treats damage of that kind as heritage crime — handled with the same seriousness as criminal damage anywhere else — and its appeal over the graffiti, believed daubed between 1 and 10 May, remains open.
Anyone witnessing offences at the site can report them to Dyfed-Powys Police online or by calling 101 — or 999 if a crime is in progress.
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Ancient North Wales burial mound damaged after vehicle driven over it
A joint probe has been launched after an ancient burial mound was damaged. The Bronze Age site on…
#EuropeSays #Britain #Europe #EU #UK #CADW #Denbighshire #NorthWalesPolice #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/70926/ Ancient North Wales burial mound damaged after vehicle driven over it #CADW #Denbighshire #NorthWalesPolice #UK #UnitedKingdom
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https://www.europesays.com/britain/67443/ HALIFAX: Llanelli’s Cowell Street branch to close in November as bank brand is wound down #BankClosure #CADW #Halifax #HalifaxClosure #Link #ListedBuilding #Llanelli #LloydsBank #LloydsBankingGroup
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HALIFAX: Llanelli’s Cowell Street branch to close in November as bank brand is wound down
Llanelli is to lose another high street bank branch, with the Halifax on Cowell Street set to close in November.
The branch, at 24-26 Cowell Street, will shut on 3 November 2026, Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed.
The bank said the closure reflected a shift in how people choose to bank, with most customers now using its app, online services or phone banking.
It is the latest branch to go as Lloyds Banking Group winds down the 173-year-old Halifax brand, with millions of customers due to be migrated to Lloyds.
Halifax customers in Llanelli are being directed to the Lloyds branch at 21 Stepney Street, a short distance away, which offers counter service and a cash machine.
The nearest Post Office for everyday banking is on Church Street, while the branch’s own cash machine will close when the branch does.
Figures published by the bank show 362 customers were still using the Cowell Street counter or deposit machine regularly in the six months to February.
The branch’s customers skew older than average — more than half are aged 55 or over, and one in five is 75 or older — the group most likely to rely on a counter rather than an app.
There is history in the building itself. The ornate red-brick premises on Cowell Street are Grade II listed, having been built in 1890 — as a bank.
Designed by the Swansea architects Wilson and Moxham in an elaborate “Queen Anne” style, it was originally home to the South Wales Union Bank. Cadw, which lists the building, describes it as an unusual and fine example of the style.
Under Financial Conduct Authority rules, the cash machine network LINK carried out an independent review of access to cash in Llanelli before the closure was confirmed.
LINK completed its assessment on 10 June and concluded that no new cash services are needed, judging that the town already has suitable facilities — including a Post Office, a bank branch, a building society and a free-to-use cash machine.
It means Llanelli will not get a shared banking hub of the kind secured by some other towns in the area.
Residents and local organisations have 28 days from the decision to ask LINK to review it, if they believe there is new information or a mistake that could change the outcome.
The closure comes just weeks after NatWest confirmed it is also closing its Llanelli branch in September, adding to the steady loss of face-to-face banking in the town.
It also lands against a long run of closures across south-west Wales, with Lloyds having shut its Ammanford and Gorseinon branches earlier this year and Barclays pulling out of towns including Morriston and Port Talbot.
Some communities have won a banking hub in response — Gorseinon among them — while others, such as Pontardawe, have been turned down.
Nationally, Lloyds Banking Group announced in February that 95 more branches across its three brands would close by March next year, 31 of them Halifax sites.
Customers worried about the change can switch accounts through the free Current Account Switch Service, or get one-to-one help with digital banking through the bank’s digital helpline.
For Llanelli, though, the Cowell Street closure is one more gap on a high street that has lost bank after bank in recent years.
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#bankClosure #CADW #Halifax #HalifaxClosure #Link #listedBuilding #Llanelli #LloydsBank
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SWANSEA: Grade I listed Guildhall finally gets roof fix — after plastic sheeting and a bucket became a fixture in the foyer
Now Swansea Council has applied for listed building consent to fix the problem — replacing sections of the roof at the Guildhall with a new waterproof system designed to match work already completed on other parts of the building.
The Grade I listed Guildhall, built between 1930 and 1934 using Portland stone, has been plagued by water penetration despite its grand and sturdy appearance.
Leaks have been identified at multiple points across the building — including from a skylight above the law courts and from timber and metal frame windows in various locations.
A sheet of plastic sheeting hangs from the ceiling down to a blue bucket on the steps of Swansea Guildhall, capturing water from leaks in the Grade I listed building’s roof. Picture: Swansea Bay NewsThe proposed works will see sections of roof above the law courts and the Brangwyn Hall replaced, along with new skylights and refurbished windows.
Some windows will be removed and taken away for specialist restoration off-site.
Re-pointing work is also planned as part of the application.
Discussions have already taken place with Welsh heritage body Cadw and the council’s own conservation officer ahead of the submission — reflecting the building’s protected status and the care required for any works on a Grade I listed structure.
A heritage impact assessment submitted alongside the application said the new roofing system would ensure the long-term water tightness of the building’s fabric.
The Guildhall was listed at Grade I in 1994 — the highest level of protection available in Wales, reserved for buildings of exceptional interest.
As well as housing council offices and law courts, it is home to the Brangwyn Hall — one of Wales’s finest art deco interiors, which hosts concerts, civic events and, most recently, Swansea Pride.
The hall is also a regular venue for election counts and declarations, including Friday’s Senedd results.
The building was extended twice after its original construction, with a central lawn built over during the later phases.
It has also been used as a film and television set on numerous occasions, with its distinctive clock tower and Portland stone facade lending itself to period productions.
The council said when the leaks were first reported last December that it was committed to rectifying the issue as quickly as possible.
The Guildhall and Brangwyn Hall
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#buildingRepairs #CADW #Grade1Listed #Guildhall #Swansea #SwanseaCouncil
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HOP INTO HISTORY: Knight School and circus skills coming to Kidwelly Castle this Easter
The historic site will play host to a “Knight School” and a special circus skills workshop as part of a national spring programme from Cadw, welcoming families from across the region.
Kidwelly Castle will be transformed on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29, with “Juggling Jim” leading the hands-on fun for all ages.
Young explorers can take part in three light-hearted challenges at the Knight School between 11am and 1pm to complete their training.
From 1.30pm, the focus will shift to circus skills, with visitors given the chance to try their hand at juggling, diabolo, and plate spinning in the castle grounds.
The fun continues from Monday, March 30, with a week-long “Easter Quiz” trail that invites everyone to explore the fortress in a whole new way.
Participants will have to hunt for hidden Easter characters and unscramble a secret word to claim a special prize at the gift shop.
Kate Roberts, Chief Executive of Cadw, said: “The Easter break is a brilliant opportunity for families to explore the remarkable history that surrounds them.”
She added: “We’ve designed a varied and engaging calendar of events that encourages visitors to get outdoors and connect with Welsh heritage.”
Cadw has also confirmed that children go free with any adult membership, offering extra value for those planning multiple days out this spring.
The Kidwelly events are part of a wider national programme that includes medieval tournaments and falconry displays at various historic sites.
The castle will be open from 9.30am to 5pm throughout the Easter holidays, with the special quiz trail running until Sunday, April 5.
For more information and to plan your visit to one of Wales’ most striking medieval fortresses, head to the official Cadw website.
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“Internationally significant” discoveries shed new light on Swansea’s world-famous industrial past
Archaeologists working on the site, which is set to undergo a major transformation as part of Swansea Council’s regeneration plans, have uncovered machinery, masonry, and furnace networks dating back centuries.
The finds provide an unprecedented window into the evolution of copper manufacture in the Lower Swansea Valley, which once produced an extraordinary proportion of the world’s supply.
The chimneys of Swansea’s Musgrave Engine House (front) and Vivian Engine House, with an excavated flue. Pic: Swansea CouncilCouncil leader Rob Stewart said:
“It’s fantastic that our finds at this historic site will be enjoyed and studied for decades to come. I thank the expert archaeologists for their ongoing work to catalogue the exciting discoveries in the area of the Musgrave and Vivian engine houses.
“Work on this location’s main transformation will start soon – the engine houses will be made available for a range of exciting public uses.”
Libby Langlands, assistant project manager at Black Mountains Archaeology, said an 18-month full-scale archaeological excavation had been undertaken to “discover and record complex industrial remains buried on the site of the engine houses and attached rolling mills.”
She added:
Archaeologists and sub-contractors undertake sensitive backfill work to excavated archaeology on the site of Swansea’s Musgrave and Vivian engine houses. Pic: Swansea CouncilLibby Langlands, assistant project manager of Black Mountains Archaeology, at the site of Swansea’s Musgrave and Vivian engine houses. Pic: Swansea Council“Our work will help inform future building designs and heritage interpretation there.”
The Vivian Engine House was built in 1860, with the Musgrave Engine House following around 50 years later. Among the most important discoveries made at the site are:
- A buried machine pit beneath the Musgrave copper rolls, containing surviving machinery including original balancing gears. These remains provide rare, physical evidence of how large-scale copper rolling machinery operated on the site.
- Evidence for a previously unknown line of copper rolling machinery, likely associated with the earliest phase of the Vivian Engine House. This discovery has been supported by historic plans held in the Musgrave archives, revealing earlier stages of development not previously recognised.
- Substantial masonry walls and structural remains predating the existing engine houses, representing earlier 19th century beam engine and rolling mill buildings on the site. Together with historic maps and drawings, these remains are helping archaeologists reconstruct how the works evolved over time.
- A network of brick-built furnaces and flues used to heat, or “anneal”, copper before rolling, a vital process that softened the metal and prevented it from cracking. These features illustrate the advanced industrial techniques developed in Swansea during its peak period of copper production
Archaeologists say the discoveries are of “international significance”, adding fresh detail to Swansea’s industrial timeline while highlighting the importance of preserving and interpreting the site for future generations.
An aerial view of Swansea’s historic Musgrave and Vivian engine houses. Pic: Black Mountains ArchaeologyThe Musgrave Engine — the only example of its kind in the world still in its original location — is a nationally significant scheduled monument. Alongside the Grade II‑listed pair of engine houses, it forms a key part of the heritage now being better understood through this detailed archaeological work.
Swansea’s historic Musgrave Engine as it is today. Pic: Swansea CouncilLibby Langlands, of Black Mountains Archaeology, and Kiran Giri, of contractors Andrew Scott, inside Swansea’s historic Vivian Engine House. Pic: Swansea CouncilThousands of photographs have been captured as part of a high-tech 3D imaging programme, allowing archaeologists to create highly accurate digital models of the site’s features. This will help historians interpret the finds long after physical work on the site has finished.
All archaeological reports, surveys, plans, drawings and photographs will be archived in the National Monuments Record, curated by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales and the Historic Environment Record curated on behalf of the Welsh unitary authorities for anyone to access.
Dr Kate Roberts, chief executive of Cadw, said:
“These extraordinary discoveries at Hafod Morfa remind us why Swansea’s copper industry holds such an important place in world history. Cadw has been proud to work alongside Swansea Council and our partners over several years to breathe new life into this remarkable site, taking buildings like the Powerhouse, Weigh Bridge and Rolling Mill off the Buildings at Risk Register and securing their future.
“The archaeological work now being revealed at the Musgrave and Vivian Engine Sheds demonstrates what can be achieved through genuine collaboration. By working together, we are ensuring that these historically significant remains are properly recorded and protected, while creating spaces that future generations can enjoy and learn from.”
Progress is continuing across the wider former copperworks site, with new additions set to complement the Penderyn whisky base, including the revamp of an historic laboratory building, the installation of two additional River Tawe pontoons, and the reinstatement of the historic Bascule Bridge.
How the engine houses will look when transformed. Pic: Swansea CouncilThe council secured £20m in Local Regeneration Fund from the UK Government to support work on parts of its Lower Swansea Valley work.
#archaeology #BlackMountainsArchaeology #CADW #copper #HafodMorfaCopperworks #industrialHeritage #LowerSwanseaValley #MusgraveEngine #regeneration #rollingMill #Swansea #VivianEngineHouse -
ST DAVID’S DAY: Free entry to Kidwelly Castle and St Davids Bishop’s Palace as part of Wales-wide heritage scheme
Kidwelly Castle in Carmarthenshire and St Davids Bishop’s Palace in Pembrokeshire are among 17 historic sites across Wales offering free entry on Sunday, 1 March to celebrate the nation’s patron saint.
The scheme is run by Cadw, the Welsh Government’s historic environment service, which normally charges admission to the sites. In lieu of payment, visitors are being asked to consider a voluntary donation to Wales Air Ambulance, though there is no obligation to donate.
How to Claim Free Tickets
Visitors must book their free tickets online in advance through Cadw’s website. Tickets will be sent to the email address provided at checkout, and visitors must bring proof of booking on the day of their visit.
First Minister Eluned Morgan said:
“St David’s Day is such an important opportunity for celebrating everything that makes Wales a special nation with our unique identity and culture. Visiting a Cadw site is a fantastic way to celebrate Dydd Gwyl Dewi and learn more about Wales’ incredible history.”
Jack Sargeant, Minister for Culture, said:
The impressive gatehouse at Kidwelly Castle, which features a drawbridge and portcullis. The Norman stronghold is one of 17 Welsh heritage sites offering free tickets this St David’s Day. Image: CADW“I am so pleased that Cadw will, again, be giving away free entry tickets for St David’s Day. Visiting one of these special places filled with history is a fantastic way to celebrate what makes Wales unique. I’d urge anyone interested to book their tickets as soon as possible to avoid missing out.”
About Kidwelly Castle
Norman stronghold is a match for the greatest castles of Wales
Kidwelly Castle began in the early 12th century as a Norman ‘ringwork’ castle made of wood and protected only by an earthen bank and ditch. It was under constant attack by Welsh princes including the Lord Rhys, who captured it in 1159.
By the 1280s the Chaworth brothers, powerful Marcher lords, had created the stone ‘castle within a castle’ that still stands today. The fortress features a great gatehouse with drawbridge and portcullis, and four towers of the inner ward creating a “true killing zone” for attackers.
The castle is so impressive it appears in the very first scene of ‘Monty Python and the Holy Grail’. Even the forces of Owain Glyndŵr couldn’t break through its defences.
Location: Castle Road, Kidwelly SA17 5BQ More information: Visit Cadw’s Kidwelly Castle page
Visitors exploring St Davids Bishop’s Palace in Pembrokeshire, with St Davids Cathedral visible in the background. The medieval palace will offer free entry on St David’s Day (1 March). Image: CADWAbout St Davids Bishop’s Palace
Magnificent medieval palace that rivalled its cathedral for glory
There was only one top job for an ambitious cleric in medieval Wales: Bishop of St Davids in Pembrokeshire. A 12th-century pope had decreed that two trips to St Davids were equal to one to Rome, turning it into a centre of pilgrimage for the entire Western world.
Between 1328 and 1347, Bishop Henry de Gower turned a building only fit for ‘servants and animals’ into an immense palace. The east range was his private domain, whilst the south range was for show and ceremony. It was here in the great hall that Bishop Henry dispensed justice, held feasts and welcomed distinguished pilgrims.
The Reformation marked the beginning of the end, with William Barlow, first Protestant Bishop of St Davids, allegedly stripping the lead from the roofs himself. But even as a ruin, this palace beside its glorious cathedral remains an awe-inspiring space.
Location: The Close, St Davids, Pembrokeshire SA62 6PE More information: Visit Cadw’s St Davids Bishop’s Palace page
Supporting Wales Air Ambulance
Abi Pearce, Wales Air Ambulance Corporate Partnership Manager for South Wales, said:
“People can enjoy visiting some of Wales’ most iconic historic sites on St David’s Day, knowing they are helping save lives! We are hugely grateful that all visitors to Cadw sites will be granted free access and we hope they donate to our lifesaving service. Since our launch in 2001, we have carried out over 55,000 missions.”
Visitors wishing to donate to Wales Air Ambulance can do so at www.justgiving.com/page/llywodraeth-cymru-welsh-government-4.
Full List of Sites Offering Free Entry
The following Cadw sites can be entered for free on Sunday, 1 March 2026:
- Beaumaris Castle
- Blaenafon Ironworks
- Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths
- Castell Caernarfon
- Caerphilly Castle
- Castell Coch
- Chepstow Castle
- Castell Conwy
- Castell Cricieth
- Denbigh Castle
- Castell Harlech
- Kidwelly Castle
- Plas Mawr Elizabethan Town House
- Raglan Castle
- St Davids Bishop’s Palace
- Tintern Abbey
- Tretower Court and Castle
To book your free tickets, visit cadw.gov.wales and select your chosen site.
#CADW #Charity #Kidwelly #KidwellyCastle #StDavidSDay #StDavids #StDavidsBishopSPalace #WalesAirAmbulance #WelshGovernment -
Historic Kidwelly bridge and dam damaged as Carmarthenshire begins flood recovery
Damage to Kidwelly’s tinworks bridge and dam
The Kidwelly old tinplate works bridge and dam, a Scheduled Monument on the Afon Gwendraeth Fach, suffered visible structural loss during the severe flooding.
Carmarthenshire Council says survey work has not yet started due to high water levels, but from what can be observed at a safe distance there appears to be substantial loss to the upper section of the dam structure. Elevated water levels have been recorded across the scheduled area.
Fast‑flowing floodwater surges past the damaged Kidwelly bridge and dam, which remain closed for public safety.
(Image: Jac Lewis)The authority says it will work with Cadw and Natural Resources Wales to agree next steps and secure permissions for clearance and stabilising works. The land around the dam and Gwenllian Pool has been closed for public safety, with residents advised to stay away.
The bridge and dam form part of the Kidwelly Tinplate Industrial Museum, which remains closed while restoration plans are developed.
Emergency works at Glangwili factory bridge
Carmarthenshire Council says emergency clearance and structural assessments are due to begin on Factory Bridge in Bronwydd from Monday 10 November.
Flood debris has built up around the bridge, forcing its closure. The council says specialist contractors and operational crews will remove the material and carry out safety checks, with work expected to last five days.
Overhead power and fibre optic cables will be temporarily adjusted to allow machinery access. The council has thanked residents for their patience while the work is carried out.
Debris piled against Glangwili factory bridge in Bronwydd, where Carmarthenshire Council says emergency clearance work is underway.
(Image: Carmarthenshire Council)Countywide response and support
Carmarthenshire Council says highways crews handled more than 400 incident reports and tackled 175 separate flooding events during the peak of the flooding. Fourteen crews worked overnight with additional pumps deployed to manage rising water levels.
Support services were also stretched. The council says Delta Wellbeing, its arms‑length care provider, received 128 out‑of‑hours calls, while the contact centre answered 630 calls in a single day. Housing and social care teams arranged temporary accommodation and welfare checks, including support for more than 40 residents evacuated from St Davids Avenue in Whitland, with 20 given alternative housing.
In total, Carmarthenshire Council says 189 households and 32 businesses have reported being affected. A hardship emergency fund has been set up, offering £500 payments to households that have been internally flooded, and an additional £1,000 for those without insurance. Assistance is also available for removing damaged goods and furniture, though residents are urged to contact insurers first.
Council Leader Cllr Darren Price said:
“There is no doubt that the impact of this flooding has been significant for many, and I’m grateful to local communities throughout Carmarthenshire for coming together and showing such resilience. The Council continues to support those in need, with practical support and financial assistance available.”
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Heavy rain triggered a landslide that destroyed part of a popular cycle route in the county.#Bronwydd #CADW #Carmarthenshire #CarmarthenshireCouncil #CarmarthenshireCountyCouncil #CllrDarrenPrice #Environment #FactoryBridge #flooding #Grade1ScheduledMonument #GwenllianPool #Kidwelly #KidwellyIndustrialMuseum #KidwellyTinworks #NaturalResourcesWales
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https://www.europesays.com/uk/423154/ 12 shows, events and family activities you can’t miss in Swansea this autumn #Britain #Cadw #Events #GreatBritain #Halloween #HalloweenEventsWales #MaxBoyce #Swansea #SwanseaArena #SwanseaCouncil #SwanseaFestivalOfMusicAndArts #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wales
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Someone told me about a collab between #TransportForWales and #Cadw, the #Welsh #heritage body.
You get 2-for-1 entry at their sites if you travel there via #train, and judging by the little guide I saw, it's ENTIRELY possible. (So pipe down, car people.)
This is on offer until 30 September 2025, so hop on a train with a friend or partner or child and visit somewhere historic!
You can read more here if you fancy it (I do!): https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/savings-and-offers/cadw
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Someone told me about a collab between #TransportForWales and #Cadw, the #Welsh #heritage body.
You get 2-for-1 entry at their sites if you travel there via #train, and judging by the little guide I saw, it's ENTIRELY possible. (So pipe down, car people.)
This is on offer until 30 September 2025, so hop on a train with a friend or partner or child and visit somewhere historic!
You can read more here if you fancy it (I do!): https://tfw.wales/ways-to-travel/rail/savings-and-offers/cadw
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And here's the BBC version. I wish the totally incompetent #Caerphilly council would just give it to #CADW or the #NationalTrust. They'd do a MUCH better job of looking after this important historic building. #Llancaiach #LlancaiachFawr #Wales
BBC News - 'Jewel in the crown' site to close, says council
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And here's the BBC version. I wish the totally incompetent #Caerphilly council would just give it to #CADW or the #NationalTrust. They'd do a MUCH better job of looking after this important historic building. #Llancaiach #LlancaiachFawr #Wales
BBC News - 'Jewel in the crown' site to close, says council
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Finally got the chance to visit Pentre Ifan for the first time today. How did they manage to lift a 16 tonne capstone 8 foot off the ground and balance it on three stones over 5000 years ago? #PentreIfan #Pembrokeshire #Nevern #History #Wales #PreseliHills #Cadw #ForgotMyHat #Cymru #SirBenfro
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Finally got the chance to visit Pentre Ifan for the first time today. How did they manage to lift a 16 tonne capstone 8 foot off the ground and balance it on three stones over 5000 years ago? #PentreIfan #Pembrokeshire #Nevern #History #Wales #PreseliHills #Cadw #ForgotMyHat #Cymru #SirBenfro
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Interested to learn the link between Emperor Macsen Wledig and King Edward I building plans for Caernarfon in 1283. Linking to the Mabinogion stories was his way of winning Welsh hearts and minds. #Macsen #Mabinogion #Caernarfon #KingEdwardI #CADW #Castle #Wales #Cymru
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Found a seagull guarding #Caerphilly #Castle #Cadw #Wales
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Found a seagull guarding #Caerphilly #Castle #Cadw #Wales
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Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths Museum
More about it and my adventures as an Italian learning Welsh visiting Wales, here (also link to fersiwn Cymraeg):
https://welshclass.wales/travelog23-gis-2-eng
#RomanSiteSaturday #caerleon #caerllion #museum #cymru #wales #dysgucymraeg #cadw
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Only 3 days to go until me and the ever fabulous @druid venture 200 miles in a north-westerly direction to our holiday #hideaway on #YnysMôn for 2 whole & well deserved weeks.
So, expect #spectacular views of #glorious #landscapes, moody #seascapes & all sorts of #random stuff.
And one or two of us truly.😁
We shall be visiting #Cadw #castles, #NationalTrust #gardens, #plant #nurseries and hundreds of cafés and chip shops.
The odd #review may also appear...
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Only 3 days to go until me and the ever fabulous @druid venture 200 miles in a north-westerly direction to our holiday #hideaway on #YnysMôn for 2 whole & well deserved weeks.
So, expect #spectacular views of #glorious #landscapes, moody #seascapes & all sorts of #random stuff.
And one or two of us truly.😁
We shall be visiting #Cadw #castles, #NationalTrust #gardens, #plant #nurseries and hundreds of cafés and chip shops.
The odd #review may also appear...
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Kidwelly Castle / Castell Cydweli
https://cadw.gov.wales/visit/places-to-visit/kidwelly-castle
There's something about a ruined castle that demands a #Monochrome image.
Location: 28 km NW of Swansea. #What3words: ///hurry.relishes.yourself
Nikon D60 / Nikkor 18-55mm @ 18mm
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New archaeological investigation & early finds at the beautiful #TinternAbbey on the #RiverWye, in conjunction with a 5-year conservation programme (🧵 1/2):
https://www.medievalists.net/2023/07/preserve-tintern-abbey/#12thCentury #Cistercian #monastery #Tintern #Monmouthshire #VisitWales #CADW #medieval @medievodons @histodons
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New archaeological investigation & early finds at the beautiful #TinternAbbey on the #RiverWye, in conjunction with a 5-year conservation programme (🧵 1/2):
https://www.medievalists.net/2023/07/preserve-tintern-abbey/#12thCentury #Cistercian #monastery #Tintern #Monmouthshire #VisitWales #CADW #medieval @medievodons @histodons
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New archaeological investigation & early finds at the beautiful #TinternAbbey on the #RiverWye, in conjunction with a 5-year conservation programme (🧵 1/2):
https://www.medievalists.net/2023/07/preserve-tintern-abbey/#12thCentury #Cistercian #monastery #Tintern #Monmouthshire #VisitWales #CADW #medieval @medievodons @histodons
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New archaeological investigation & early finds at the beautiful #TinternAbbey on the #RiverWye, in conjunction with a 5-year conservation programme (🧵 1/2):
https://www.medievalists.net/2023/07/preserve-tintern-abbey/#12thCentury #Cistercian #monastery #Tintern #Monmouthshire #VisitWales #CADW #medieval @medievodons @histodons
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New archaeological investigation & early finds at the beautiful #TinternAbbey on the #RiverWye, in conjunction with a 5-year conservation programme (🧵 1/2):
https://www.medievalists.net/2023/07/preserve-tintern-abbey/#12thCentury #Cistercian #monastery #Tintern #Monmouthshire #VisitWales #CADW #medieval @medievodons @histodons
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📰 Owain Glyndwr: Call for public takeover of #Sycharth site 🏴
Personally I love that it was a theatre company doing a site visit ahead of a musical about Owain that raised the alarm that the site was overgrown and neglected. Culture and heritage folks, man :blobcathearthug:
Full read here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63058447
Whatcha reckon? Should #Cadw take on the site fully to look after it better? Apparently there are petitions and everything.
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📰 Owain Glyndwr: Call for public takeover of #Sycharth site 🏴
Personally I love that it was a theatre company doing a site visit ahead of a musical about Owain that raised the alarm that the site was overgrown and neglected. Culture and heritage folks, man :blobcathearthug:
Full read here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-63058447
Whatcha reckon? Should #Cadw take on the site fully to look after it better? Apparently there are petitions and everything.
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📢 Llys Rhosyr medieval court of #Welsh princes bought by #Cadw
One of the royal courts of the Princes of #Gwynedd has been bought by Wales' historic buildings organisation, Cadw. Fabulous news, #Wales! Definitely a scheduled monument worth looking after.
It's apparently the only court of this time period that has visible remains of the structures that once stood there, so that's pretty nifty.
Full read here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65197383
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📢 Llys Rhosyr medieval court of #Welsh princes bought by #Cadw
One of the royal courts of the Princes of #Gwynedd has been bought by Wales' historic buildings organisation, Cadw. Fabulous news, #Wales! Definitely a scheduled monument worth looking after.
It's apparently the only court of this time period that has visible remains of the structures that once stood there, so that's pretty nifty.
Full read here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65197383