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Two weeks of archaeological delights….

Dec 7, 2023

archaeology, buildings, Events

Council for British Archaeology, Festival of Archaeology, Powis Castle, Wales, Welshpool

Over a weekend in mid-July 2023 there was an archaeological event at Powis Castle during which visitors could participate in The Festival of Archaeology, “….a national, annual programme of events which runs over two weeks. Events in the series include activities, talks, guided walks, exhibitions, excavations, activities and more. The theme for this year is…
The Lordship of Powys. (Part 1)

Nov 30, 2023

battles, buildings, genealogy

de la Pole family, Edith Pargeter, Edward I, Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, Gwynedd, Hawise Lestrange, Hull, Joan Corbet, Knockin, Llewellyn, Marcher Lords, Owain ap Gruffydd ap Gwenwynwyn, Owain de la Pole, Powis Castle, Princes of Powys, Sharon Kay Penman, Wales, Welshpool

Powys is an interesting Marcher Lordship in that it was never conquered by the English but descended by inheritance. Of course, the Welsh princes of Powys tended to be quite pro-English. (Perhaps one should really say pro-Anglo-Norman.) This is quite understandable, however shocking it may seem to modern nationalist sentiment. For one thing, Powys was…