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SUMMARY:The Three Mary’s Walk
DESCRIPTION:A walk around three churches near Tintern. \nLeader: Jo McCrum. A joint walk with Cambrian Archaeological   Association \nStart at 11.00\, return to start by 4.00\, bring your own lunch. \nIf you have ever stood on the Devil’s Pulpit to admire Tintern Abbey you may have noticed two further churches further into the Monmouthshire hills. We will walk to these other St Mary’s\, once Celtic Christian sites re-dedicated to their patron saint by the Cistercians\, to serve the lay-tenants working in their granges.  We begin by going along a steep rocky path\, built by indentured medieval labourers\, which\, by 1452\, was known as Stony Way.  We go right towards the open uplands of Penterry\, to St Mary’s (Llanbedui) to learn about the history of the church and site with its abandoned medieval village and plague pits. We then head back to Tintern’s Chapel Hill to a private garden where you can have a comfort break\, your packed lunch and\, for a donation to the St Mary’s Conservation Fund\, an optional cream tea\, before moving across to the second St Mary’s (Llanandras). Discover the colourful history of this ruined church and site\, the ironmasters buried there\, and the Lower Wye Valley Building Preservation Trust’s plans to consolidate her for safe public access. After enjoying the beautiful aerial views of the river Wye\, Tintern Village and abbey we will go down the ancient and pretty cobbled pilgrim path to the most impressive of all\, St Mary’s\, Tintern Abbey. \nThis route takes in difficult and steep ground and a couple of stiles. It is not suitable for pushchairs or anyone with mobility issues. \nMeet in the Tintern Abbey car park (paying) outside the abbey shop. \nBring Cadw cards for free entrance to the abbey. \nThe numbers will be limited so booking is essential. To book (requesting optional cream tea if desired) email secretary@maa.wales
URL:https://maa.wales/event/the-three-marys-walk/
LOCATION:Tintern Abbey Car Park\, off A466\, Tintern\, Wales\, NP16 6SE
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SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting and talk 2026
DESCRIPTION:The Annual General Meeting will take place on the evening of Friday 5th June\, at St Cadocs Church\, Caerleon. \nThe business meeting will start at 7.00 pm. \nMeeting papers will be circulated to members four weeks prior to the meeting and will be available on the website. \nAfter the meeting there will be a talk from Dr Marion Shiner (Cardiff University) about the AHRC funded “Making of the March” project. Marion will focus on the southern area of march and will include material from recent work carried out near Chepstow and the Wye valley.
URL:https://maa.wales/event/annual-general-meeting-and-talk-2026/
LOCATION:St Cadoc’s Church\, High Street\, Caerleon\, NP18 1AZ\, High St\, Caerleon\, NP18 1AZ\, United Kingdom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association":MAILTO:secretary@maa.wales
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SUMMARY:A walk around Roman and Post Roman Caerleon\, Monmouthshire
DESCRIPTION:Leaders: Jeremy Knight and Gwilym Hughes  \nA joint walk with Cambrian Archaeological Association \nStart at 11.00\, return to start by 4.00. Bring your own lunch\, or purchase at the Hanbury Arms \nThis walk will encompass not only the impressive Roman remains including the well-preserved amphitheatre but also the less well-known post-Roman sites\, often overlooked by visitors. Caerleon is the subject of a new collaborative project between Cadw\, Amgueddfa Cymru and Newport City Council aiming\, with community involvement\, to enhance and interpret the town’s archaeological sites. Gwilym\, one of the leaders of this project\, will explain how it is evolving.  Jeremy will lead the walk from the Hanbury car park and explain the siting of Caerleon\, river crossing and bridges\, the castle\, the post-Roman port and the martyrium of Julius and Aaron. We then walk to the angle of fortress with its World War II relics\, and follow the Roman wall to the amphitheatre ‘King Arthurs round table’\, the Bearhouse field and vicus. \nWe will then see the house of Elizabeth Pritchard\, pioneer woman archaeologist at Caerleon\, the Museum\, church and lych gate and on to the Bull Inn car park- where Jeremy will talk about the Priory\,  pioneer archaeologist John Edward Lee\, and the celebrated Caerleon author Arthur Machen and his story of the mysterious Angels of Mons\, before returning to the Hanbury Inn. \nCar parking in town. \nMeet at 10.30 at the Hanbury Arms NP18 1AA. \nBook with secretary@maa.wales
URL:https://maa.wales/event/a-walk-around-roman-and-post-roman-caerleon-monmouthshire/
LOCATION:Hanbury Arms\, Hanbury Close\, Caerleon\, NP18 1AA\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association Annual Study Day with Pontypool Local History Society
DESCRIPTION:A morning of talks at Pontypool Museum followed by lunch (included in the ticket price). In the afternoon a choice of programme including talks at the museum\, a walk in town or a tour and talk at St Cadoc’s Church\, Trevethin with transport provided. The afternoon will close back at the museum. \nPontypool Study Day Programme \n\n\n\n09.30\nWelcome: Light Refreshments and introduction\n\n\n10.00\nHurried into eternity: the Llanerch Colliery Disaster 6 Feb 1890 \nSpeaker: Tony Hopkins \nOn February 6\, 1890\, a catastrophic explosion occurred at the Llanerch Colliery near Abersychan. A total of 176 men and boys lost their lives\, leaving many widowed and fatherless in the surrounding community. The disaster is recognized as one of the most devastating to occur in south Wales. To honour the victims\, a memorial sculpture by Chris Woods was unveiled in 1919. It depicted a miner rescuing a young boy. After describing the location of the colliery\, the presentation will consider the impact of the explosion on the wider community through a range of illustrative documents. Finally\, the disaster will be considered as part of the character and identity of the Eastern Valley. \nTony Hopkins is an archivist at Gwent Archives and formerly Gwent County Archivist. He has edited Gwent Local History since 1996 and is currently editor of the Monmouthshire Antiquary The journal of the Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association. \n \n\n\n10.45\nSome recent later prehistoric treasure groups and single finds from Torfaen and Gwent and the work of Amgueddfa Cymru and PAS Cymru staff  \nSpeaker: Adam Gwilt \nIn this introductory presentation\, a range of recent discoveries from Torfaen will be presented\, including Bronze Age hoard groups and single metalwork finds. These will be related to a wider range of similar Bronze and Iron Age hoards and artefact discoveries found across Gwent\, providing new insights into these prehistoric communities\, their technologies\, art styles and beliefs. This talk will also illustrate some of the ongoing work undertaken by national museum curators\, conservators and PAS Cymru recording officers\, who record and report on archaeological finds made by members of the public each year. \nAdam Gwilt is the Principal Curator of Prehistory at Amgueddfa Cymru who is responsible for caring for\, developing and researching and making the prehistoric archaeology collection accessible. He also reports on and advises coroners on prehistoric treasure finds made in Wales.\n\n\n11.30\nCoffee Break\n\n\n11.45\nThe British Nylon Spinners\, Mamhilad \nSpeaker: Stephen Peel \nIn the late 1940’s as the country struggled to recover from a crippling war\,  new technology created new industries\, whilst the new society required that these new industries would provide working conditions and facilities for the workforce that were incomparably better than anything previously  provided .  One of the leading examples  of this was the British Nylon Spinners factory at Mamhilad\, where an innovative building provided an attractive holistic environment for the staff\, which still creates a stunning gateway to Pontypool today. \nStephen Peel is a former conservation officer with Torfaen County Council; He now offers independent advice about the built environment from his business based in Monmouthshire. \n \n\n\n12.30\nBuffet Lunch\n\n\n13.30 – 15.15\nChoice of \na.      Talk and Guided Tour at St Cadoc’s Church with Canon Dr. Arthur Edwards \n(minibus transport to St Cadoc’s will be available) \nThe Place of Trevethin Church in the History of Pontypool \nThe talk will be followed by a discussion\, and tour around the building. \n b.     A walking tour of Pontypool town \nThis guided walk will consider Pontypool’s rich industrial past as reflected in its 18th-century architecture and Victorian commercial buildings. Amongst the essential landmarks in the town are the 1730 Old Market Hall\, the former Town Hall (currently the Torfaen Register Office)\, and the Grade II listed Crane Street Baptist Church. Notable sites include Trosnant and Crane Street\, famous for the production of iconic Pontypool Japanware in the 18th century. Strongly influenced by the Hanbury family’s ironworks\, the area maintains a distinct heritage character\, as one of the first industrial towns. \nWalk leaders are enthusiastic members of the Pontypool Local History Society\, passionate about the town and sharing their knowledge.\n\n\n15.30\nTea/Coffee at the museum\n\n\n15.45\nRound-up and close\n\n\n\nDuring lunch\, attendees will be given the option of attending a potted history of the museum (possibly by collections curator Sarah Parsons) and a talk on the history of Pontypool Japanware by Lindsay Prosser.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets cost £16.17 which includes a small admin fee. To book please click on the link below. \nhttps://www.ticketsource.com/monmouthshire-antiquarian-association/pontypool-study-day-2026/2026-07-18/09:30/t-njkloll
URL:https://maa.wales/event/monmouthshire-antiquarian-association-annual-study-day-with-pontypool-local-history-society/
LOCATION:Pontypool Museum\, Park Road\, Pontypool\, NP4 6JH
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