COWBRIDGE – STALLING DOWN – ST HILARY | Glamorgan History Walks & Talks | Walk Fifteen
Schedule
Sat Jul 20 2024 at 09:00 am
UTC+01:00Location
Old Hall Cowbridge | Coychurch, WA
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This walk is known as ‘the Iolo Morgannwg walk’. It’s named after the antiquarian and philanthropist who kept a shop in Cowbridge . It takes us through the medieval walled town and surrounding countryside. Past battlefields, gallows and the former baronial court. We also encounter some spectacular folklore about the local highwaymen.For full information on this walk visit https://grahamloveluckedwards.com/cowbridge-stalling-down-st-hilary/
Parking: The Butts Car Park, Cowbridge CF71 7BD
Distance: 6.16 miles
Elevation: 564.49 feet
Walking time: 3.5 hours
History topics discussed
The Norman invasion of Glamorgan
Cowbridge Grammar School
The Battle of Staling Down
The Legend of Ianto Franc
The Bassets and the St Quentin family
And others…
Places we visit
The Old Hall
Cowbridge Old Prison & Town Hall
Stalling Down
The gallows at Lladron gwag
Ianto Franc’s cave
New Beaupre
St Quentin’s Castle
The South Gate and town walls
Cowbridge Grammar School & Physic Gardens
Lunch & refreshments at ‘TheBear’ 63 High St, Cowbridge CF71 7AF
The cost of food and drink is not included with your booking.
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Where is it happening?
Old Hall Cowbridge, Old Hall, High St,Cowbridge, Coychurch, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
