Kilgetty Ironworks

 Also known as Stepaside Ironworks, Saundersfoot, PembrokeshireLike many ironworks in Wales, the works at Kilgetty did not provide much iron during its intermittent operational years.Visit Date October 2023Iconic image of Kilgetty IronworksFollowing the successful introduction of anthracite smelting at Ynyscedwyn in 1836, Kilgetty Ironworks were established in 1848-49 by Charles Ranken...

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St Bridget’s Church

St Bridget's Church, Skenfrith was consecrated in 1207 and isone of the oldest churches in continuous use in Wales.Visit Date August 2023The exterior of the church is a delight, with a massively buttressed, squat square tower built of red sandstone.The tower is topped by a dovecote belfry and a pyramidal roof.It has been restored on at least two occasions the first in 1896 and then again in 1910The...

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Skenfrith Castle

Skenfrith Castle (Welsh: Castell Ynysgynwraidd) is an ancient medieval fortress with a substantial central tower.Visit Date August 2023Commissioned by William Fitz Osbern, the Earl of Hereford, in the early 12th century the castle comprised earthworks with timber defences.What is left of the remains is the later constructed fortress by Hubert de Burge in the 13th century.Built on an earthen mound...

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Bridgend Roots Festival

The 'Roots Street Festival' featuring a range of music, dance, international food flavours and workshops returned to Bridgend Town centre in the summer of 2019.It was a free event that offered live music, activities and workshops and foods from all around the world. From Samba to science, a jam tent to football darts there was a wide range of activities provided to keep all of the family entertained...

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Pendeen Lighthouse

 Pendeen LighthousePendeen Lighthouse, also known as Pendeen Watch is an active aid to navigation and is sited north of the village of Pendeen in west Cornwall, England, United Kingdom.Visit Date March 2023Click on any image for larger viewPendeen Lighthouse lies Only six miles north of Land's End and is close to the small and very pretty village of St Just, which thrived during...

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Faces in the woods

FACES IN THE WOODS No history or legend behind this post only this to say.  A walk through my local woods revealed that someone had  taken the time to carve many faces on what looks like  drift wood and then fixed them on the trees along the pathway. I don't know who did this or the story behind the sculptures  but it's a pleasing...

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