Welsh History ....bloody history that binds Wales to Glasgow

[Helig]

There is a superb iron age hill fort on Penycloddiau, which is in the Clwydian range of hills. This is accessible quite easily and the views up there are wonderful. At the same time, Offa's Dyke runs along the top of this hill. It is great to walk over both of them as you reach the summit.

[Hugo]

There are some great hillforts on the Clwydian range and I've visited most of them thanks to my walking mates Tellytubby and Rhuddlan who introduced me to them.
Another of my favourites there is Moel Fenlli but they are all worth visiting

[SteveH]

The group using sailing skills of the past to reopen historic trade routes
The project aims to harness the power of the wind to transport goods by sail around the coasts of Wales and beyond

A Bangor nautical venture is navigating the future using maritime traditions and sailing skills of the past. Among its many objectives Celtic Coasts Sail and Trade, a Community Benefit Society, is hoping to harness the power of the wind to transport goods by sail around the coasts of Wales and beyond.

The group has been restoring a traditional Morecambe Bay Prawner, Mystery II, at Port Penrhyn for use as a dedicated cargo vessel for sail trading. The project, at the Waterfront Marine boatyard, has used timber from the forests of Conwy and Gwynedd.

cont https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/group-using-sailing-skills-past-28292596?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[SteveH]

From the Nottingham Post !   ...............

The ancient road that runs entire length of Wales forgotten for centuries
The cobbled road stretches from Neath to Conwy and is named after a Celtic princess

Wales is home to one of the best-kept secrets in the country - a Roman road that runs its entire length, yet many people don't even know it's there. The cobbled remains of Sarn Helen stretch from Neath in the south to Conwy in the north.

Although mostly hidden, parts of the track have been revealed due to centuries of use. History buffs who are aware of its existence often walk along it, with some saying they can almost hear the echoes of Roman boots that once marched along.

Built nearly 2,000 years ago, Sarn Helen is believed to be named after Celtic princess Elen Lwy-ddawg, also known as Saint Elen, who was married to the feared Roman emperor Magnus Maximus. It's thought that she convinced her husband to build roads across the country to help his soldiers defend it more easily.

You can find large standing stones along certain parts of the road, some as tall as 13ft. These stones are older than the Roman occupation of Britain.

cont https://www.nottinghampost.com/news/uk-world-news/ancient-road-runs-entire-length-9185045?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589

[Hugo]

That's an interesting article to read Steve, thanks for posting it.    Sarn Helen goes through the deserted village of Rhiwddolion and there is a long stretch of it in Cwm Penamnen ( Dolwyddelan )  before it goes up over the mountains to Tomen Y Mur and onwards to South Wales

[Hugo]

There was another article in the Daily Post about Sarn Helen
"Astonishing 160-mile road running down from North Wales that's hidden in plain sight
It's been around for 2,000 years but few people know of its existence"


https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/astonishing-160-mile-road-running-28906488

[SteveH]

How hard working 'Lady of the Little Orme' was years ahead of her time
Skeletal remains dating from 3,500BC and found in crevice by 19th Century engineer can still teach us lessons today

Researchers have found a Neolithic woman who more than pulled her weight with heavy lifting as long ago as 3,500BC. Her remains, which were discovered in a crevice on Llandudno's Little Orme in the 19th Century, shed light on women's emancipation as long ago as the Stone Age.

Scores of history buffs will be able to learn all about this Lady of the Little Orme at Llandudno Museum https://llandudnomuseum.co.uk/
this year. Her remaining bones are among an astonishing 9,000 artefacts at the centre, although there isn't room for all of them to be on display.

cont/photo https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/how-hard-working-lady-little-28925445?IYA-reg=49560bcd-5a9c-47f0-8fc5-ba2e71710589