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Llantilio Crossenny

December 05, 2023

Llantilio Crossenny (Welsh: Llandeilo Gresynni) is a small village and much larger former community, now in the community of Whitecastle, in Monmouthshire, south east Wales, in the United Kingdom. It is situated between the two towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth on the B4233 road. The community included Penrhos, and Llanvihangel-Ystern-Llewern.

Llantilio Crossenny
  • Welsh: Llandeilo Gresynni
Church of St Teilo
Llantilio Crossenny
Location within Monmouthshire
Population731 (2011)[1]
OS grid referenceSO398147
Community
  • Whitecastle
Principal area
Preserved county
CountryWales
Sovereign stateUnited Kingdom
Post townABERGAVENNY
Postcode districtNP7
Dialling code01873
PoliceGwent
FireSouth Wales
AmbulanceWelsh
UK Parliament
List of places
UK
Wales
Monmouthshire
51°49′39″N 2°52′38″W / 51.827568°N 2.877136°W / 51.827568; -2.877136

History edit

In January 2015 metal detectorists unearthed axe and spear heads, thought to be around 3,000 years old, in a field near the village. The items are thought to date back to Ewart Park phase of the late Bronze Age, about 1000-800 BC. The Principal Curator of Prehistory at Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, Adam Gwilt, said: "Many whole and still usable bronze objects were carefully buried in the ground at this particular time and archaeologists now think that these may have been gifts to the gods and ancestors, buried during ritual ceremonies. It is curious that this place in the landscape was chosen for the burial of two hoards of the same date and very close to each other."[2]

The site of the village, or at least the locality, is associated with a battle between a Dark Ages King of the Welsh Kingdom of Gwent, Ynyr, and the incoming Saxons. The village is also associated with the incoming Normans in Wales who built many castles in this border area of the Welsh Marches and with Dafydd Gam, a local warrior and Welsh ally of King Henry V.

A Free Grammar School was founded in the village, on 10 August 1654, by James Powell, Gentleman of Cymmerau. In 1924 a history of the grammar school was published by local historian Sir Joseph Bradney.[3]

Notable sites edit

St Teilo's church edit

Main article: St Teilo's Church, Llantilio Crossenny

The Church of St Teilo dates from the 13th century and is "an unusually grand cruciform church."[4] It is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Teilo.[5]

White Castle edit

Main article: White Castle, Monmouthshire

White Castle is a fine example of the medieval castle-builders art which stands on the hill overlooking the village. The Three Castles Walk passes close by. The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066, to protect the route from Wales to Hereford.[6] Possibly commissioned by William fitz Osbern, the Earl of Hereford, it comprised three large earthworks with timber defences.[7]

Hen Gwrt edit

Main article: Hen Gwrt Moated Site

Hen Gwrt is the site of a thirteenth-century manor house and a sixteenth-century hunting lodge. Originally constructed for the Bishops of Llandaff, it subsequently came into the possession of the Herberts of Raglan Castle.[8][9]

Llantilio Court (now demolished) edit

Sir Henry Jackson, 2nd Baronet (1831–1881) Member of Parliament (MP) for Coventry from 1867 to 1868 and 1874–1881, and a Deputy Lieutenant of Monmouthshire lived at Llantilio Court from 1873 until his death in 1881. His son, Sir Henry Mather-Jackson, 3rd Baronet, bought the lordship of the manor of Llantilio Crossenny and the ruins of White Castle from the 9th Duke of Beaufort in May 1902.[10] Llantilio Court was demolished in 1922 but remnants of the landscape park remain and are listed on the Cadw/ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales.[11]

Culture edit

The Offa's Dyke path passes through the village.[12][13] Llantilio Crossenny holds an annual festival of music and drama which was co-founded in the 1960s by Welsh composer Mansel Thomas.[14][15]

Governance edit

An electoral Ward in the same name exists. This ward stretches north to Llangattock-Vibon-Avel. The total population of this ward at the 2011 census was 1,755.[16] In the 2022 local elections, Paul Chandler became Monmouthshire's first Green councillor after being elected to represent the Llantilio Crossenny electoral ward.[17] Llantilio Crossenny community (parish) elected a Community Council of nine members.[18]

Gallery edit

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    The war memorial

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    White Castle

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    Hen Gwrt moated site

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    Park of the now demolished Llantilio Court

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    Farmland near Caggle Street

References edit

  1. ^ "Parish population 2011". Retrieved 4 April 2015.
  2. ^ Bronze relics found in Monmouthshire declared treasure – BBC News
  3. ^ Bradney, J. A. (1924) A History of the Free Grammar School in the Parish of Llantilio-Crosseny in the County of Monmouth Mitchell Hughes and Clarke
  4. ^ Newman 2000, pp. 350–1.
  5. ^ Cadw. "Church of St Teilo, Llantilio Crosseny (Grade I) (2073)". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  6. ^ Knight, Jeremy K. (2009) [1991]. The Three Castles: Grosmont Castle, Skenfrith Castle, White Castle (revised ed.). Cardiff, UK: Cadw. p. 3. ISBN 978-1-85760-266-1.
  7. ^ Davies, R. R. (2006) [1990]. Domination and Conquest: The Experience of Ireland, Scotland and Wales, 1100–1300. Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. pp. 41–44. ISBN 978-0-52102-977-3.
  8. ^ Knight, Jeremy K. (2009). The Three Castles. Cardiff: CADW. pp. 47–8. ISBN 978-1-85760-266-1.
  9. ^ "GGAT01388g". Cofiadurcahcymru.org.uk. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
  10. ^ "Sale of the Duke of Beaufort′s estate". The Times. No. 36782. London. 31 May 1902. p. 12.
  11. ^ Cadw. "Llantilio Court (PGW(Gt)7(MON))". National Historic Assets of Wales. Retrieved 6 February 2023.
  12. ^ Monmouthshire Pathcare Route 20 - Llantilio Crossenny to White Castle | National Trails
  13. ^ The Offa's Dyke Path — British & Irish Walks
  14. ^ Nigel Jarrett (12 June 2009). "Centenary of Monmouthshire composer marked". southwalesargus.co.uk. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  15. ^ "LLANCROSFEST". llantiliofestival.co.uk/. Retrieved 26 June 2013.
  16. ^ "Ward population 2011. Retrieved 4 April 2015".
  17. ^ "The Green Party gets its first councillors in Cardiff". 6 May 2022.
  18. ^ Councillors, Llantilio Crossenny Community Council. Retrieved 17 March 2016.

Sources edit

External links edit

  • The Festival of Music and Drama
  • Information about the Parish and the Church
  • Map sources for Llantilio Crossenny
  • Llantilio Crossenny Community Council

December 05, 2023
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Llantilio Crossenny Welsh Llandeilo Gresynni is a small village and much larger former community now in the community of Whitecastle in Monmouthshire south east Wales in the United Kingdom It is situated between the two towns of Abergavenny and Monmouth on the B4233 road The community included Penrhos and Llanvihangel Ystern Llewern Llantilio CrossennyWelsh Llandeilo GresynniChurch of St TeiloLlantilio CrossennyLocation within MonmouthshirePopulation731 2011 1 OS grid referenceSO398147CommunityWhitecastlePrincipal areaMonmouthshirePreserved countyGwentCountryWalesSovereign stateUnited KingdomPost townABERGAVENNYPostcode districtNP7Dialling code01873PoliceGwentFireSouth WalesAmbulanceWelshUK ParliamentMonmouthList of places UK Wales Monmouthshire 51 49 39 N 2 52 38 W 51 827568 N 2 877136 W 51 827568 2 877136 Contents 1 History 2 Notable sites 2 1 St Teilo s church 2 2 White Castle 2 3 Hen Gwrt 2 4 Llantilio Court now demolished 3 Culture 4 Governance 5 Gallery 6 References 7 Sources 8 External linksHistory editIn January 2015 metal detectorists unearthed axe and spear heads thought to be around 3 000 years old in a field near the village The items are thought to date back to Ewart Park phase of the late Bronze Age about 1000 800 BC The Principal Curator of Prehistory at Amgueddfa Cymru National Museum Wales Adam Gwilt said Many whole and still usable bronze objects were carefully buried in the ground at this particular time and archaeologists now think that these may have been gifts to the gods and ancestors buried during ritual ceremonies It is curious that this place in the landscape was chosen for the burial of two hoards of the same date and very close to each other 2 The site of the village or at least the locality is associated with a battle between a Dark Ages King of the Welsh Kingdom of Gwent Ynyr and the incoming Saxons The village is also associated with the incoming Normans in Wales who built many castles in this border area of the Welsh Marches and with Dafydd Gam a local warrior and Welsh ally of King Henry V A Free Grammar School was founded in the village on 10 August 1654 by James Powell Gentleman of Cymmerau In 1924 a history of the grammar school was published by local historian Sir Joseph Bradney 3 Notable sites editSt Teilo s church edit Main article St Teilo s Church Llantilio Crossenny The Church of St Teilo dates from the 13th century and is an unusually grand cruciform church 4 It is a Grade I listed building and is dedicated to Saint Teilo 5 White Castle edit Main article White Castle Monmouthshire White Castle is a fine example of the medieval castle builders art which stands on the hill overlooking the village The Three Castles Walk passes close by The fortification was established by the Normans in the wake of the invasion of England in 1066 to protect the route from Wales to Hereford 6 Possibly commissioned by William fitz Osbern the Earl of Hereford it comprised three large earthworks with timber defences 7 Hen Gwrt edit Main article Hen Gwrt Moated Site Hen Gwrt is the site of a thirteenth century manor house and a sixteenth century hunting lodge Originally constructed for the Bishops of Llandaff it subsequently came into the possession of the Herberts of Raglan Castle 8 9 Llantilio Court now demolished edit Sir Henry Jackson 2nd Baronet 1831 1881 Member of Parliament MP for Coventry from 1867 to 1868 and 1874 1881 and a Deputy Lieutenant of Monmouthshire lived at Llantilio Court from 1873 until his death in 1881 His son Sir Henry Mather Jackson 3rd Baronet bought the lordship of the manor of Llantilio Crossenny and the ruins of White Castle from the 9th Duke of Beaufort in May 1902 10 Llantilio Court was demolished in 1922 but remnants of the landscape park remain and are listed on the Cadw ICOMOS Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales 11 Culture editThe Offa s Dyke path passes through the village 12 13 Llantilio Crossenny holds an annual festival of music and drama which was co founded in the 1960s by Welsh composer Mansel Thomas 14 15 Governance editAn electoral Ward in the same name exists This ward stretches north to Llangattock Vibon Avel The total population of this ward at the 2011 census was 1 755 16 In the 2022 local elections Paul Chandler became Monmouthshire s first Green councillor after being elected to represent the Llantilio Crossenny electoral ward 17 Llantilio Crossenny community parish elected a Community Council of nine members 18 Gallery edit nbsp The war memorial nbsp White Castle nbsp Hen Gwrt moated site nbsp Park of the now demolished Llantilio Court nbsp Farmland near Caggle StreetReferences edit Parish population 2011 Retrieved 4 April 2015 Bronze relics found in Monmouthshire declared treasure BBC News Bradney J A 1924 A History of the Free Grammar School in the Parish of Llantilio Crosseny in the County of Monmouth Mitchell Hughes and Clarke Newman 2000 pp 350 1 Cadw Church of St Teilo Llantilio Crosseny Grade I 2073 National Historic Assets of Wales Retrieved 6 February 2023 Knight Jeremy K 2009 1991 The Three Castles Grosmont Castle Skenfrith Castle White Castle revised ed Cardiff UK Cadw p 3 ISBN 978 1 85760 266 1 Davies R R 2006 1990 Domination and Conquest The Experience of Ireland Scotland and Wales 1100 1300 Cambridge UK Cambridge University Press pp 41 44 ISBN 978 0 52102 977 3 Knight Jeremy K 2009 The Three Castles Cardiff CADW pp 47 8 ISBN 978 1 85760 266 1 GGAT01388g Cofiadurcahcymru org uk Retrieved 21 February 2017 Sale of the Duke of Beaufort s estate The Times No 36782 London 31 May 1902 p 12 Cadw Llantilio Court PGW Gt 7 MON National Historic Assets of Wales Retrieved 6 February 2023 Monmouthshire Pathcare Route 20 Llantilio Crossenny to White Castle National Trails The Offa s Dyke Path British amp Irish Walks Nigel Jarrett 12 June 2009 Centenary of Monmouthshire composer marked southwalesargus co uk Retrieved 26 June 2013 LLANCROSFEST llantiliofestival co uk Retrieved 26 June 2013 Ward population 2011 Retrieved 4 April 2015 The Green Party gets its first councillors in Cardiff 6 May 2022 Councillors Llantilio Crossenny Community Council Retrieved 17 March 2016 Sources editNewman John 2000 Gwent Monmouthshire The Buildings of Wales London Penguin ISBN 0 14 071053 1 External links editThe Festival of Music and Drama Information about the Parish and the Church Map sources for Llantilio Crossenny Llantilio Crossenny Community Council Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Llantilio Crossenny amp oldid 1166556547, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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