Medieval Period
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Ogmore Castle
Ogmore Castle (Castell Ogwr) is located in the Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. The Castle was built by the Normans in the 12th century to guard Glamorgan against attacks from the Welsh in the west. This was part of a trio of castles including Newport and Coity. Construction began around the year 1106, first as an…
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St Govan’s Chapel
St Govan’s Chapel – Pembrokeshire, Wales The ancient chapel is dedicated to St. Govan, thought to have been a celtic missionary from Ireland, who sailed to Wales late in his life to live as a hermit in a cave where the chapel now stands. There are some who believe Govan was actually Sir Gawain, the…
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The Pilgrim’s Cross
The village of Nevern (Nanhyfer) in Pembrokeshire, Wales is steeped in history and legends. Carved directly into the rock face high above the village, the Pilgrim’s Cross is believed to date back to the early medieval period, when Nevern seems to have been an incredibly important spiritual place. In the medieval period, pilgrimage was a…
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Carew Cross
The Carew Cross is an 11th century carved stone that today stands in the grounds of Carew Castle in Pembrokeshire, Wales. It stands at around 4 metres tall and is richly decorated with intricate patterns of interlacing knotwork, spirals and geometric motifs. The stone is thought to have been carved to commemorate Maredudd ab Edwin,…
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Ogof Llewelyn – Llewelyn’s cave
Local legend says that this cave in the small village of Aberedw, Wales is the place where Llywelyn ap Gruffydd, the last Prince of an independent Wales, spent his final night in hiding before being killed. There is another story that says he asked a local blacksmith to put the shoes on his horse to…
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St. Aidan’s Church
In the village of Llawhaden in Pembrokeshire, Wales is St. Aidan’s Church. Llawhaden has a fascinating history and if you would like to learn about the medieval castle and chapel, here is the link to that post – https://thathistorycouple.co.uk/2025/07/18/llawhaden-village-castle/ At the back of the church is an early medieval inscribed stone. Here is a description…
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Llawhaden Village & Castle
LLawhaden in Pembrokeshire, Wales. This village not only contains the remains of an impressive castle, but also a medieval hospital and chapel, making this an important place for understanding the growth and decline of medieval towns. During the Middle Ages, the diocese of St Davids was the largest and richest in Wales. It’s bishops were…
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