Heritage Hiker
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Heritage explorer who loves to get out & about 🥾 All page 📸 & views are my own ⭐️ #archaeology #history #culture #walker #museums #weirdandwonderful #neurodivergent
The Roman Fort Caerhun
Canovium was an auxiliary fort, one of a network between Deva (Chester) and Segontium (Caernarfon), established in the mid 70s AD.
#romansitesaturday #roman
Canovium was an auxiliary fort, one of a network between Deva (Chester) and Segontium (Caernarfon), established in the mid 70s AD.
#romansitesaturday #roman
November 1, 2025 at 8:13 AM
The Roman Fort Caerhun
Canovium was an auxiliary fort, one of a network between Deva (Chester) and Segontium (Caernarfon), established in the mid 70s AD.
#romansitesaturday #roman
Canovium was an auxiliary fort, one of a network between Deva (Chester) and Segontium (Caernarfon), established in the mid 70s AD.
#romansitesaturday #roman
St Gwyddelan Church, Dolwyddelan
This beautiful #church is dedicated to St Gwyddelan, a celtic missionary from Ireland who helped restore Christianity in Britain in the 5th century.
#architecture #history #welsh #cymru
This beautiful #church is dedicated to St Gwyddelan, a celtic missionary from Ireland who helped restore Christianity in Britain in the 5th century.
#architecture #history #welsh #cymru
October 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM
St Gwyddelan Church, Dolwyddelan
This beautiful #church is dedicated to St Gwyddelan, a celtic missionary from Ireland who helped restore Christianity in Britain in the 5th century.
#architecture #history #welsh #cymru
This beautiful #church is dedicated to St Gwyddelan, a celtic missionary from Ireland who helped restore Christianity in Britain in the 5th century.
#architecture #history #welsh #cymru
From the Keep at Dolwyddelan #castle you can see a tree covered mound on the other side of the road, once the site of Castell Tomen, said to be the birthplace of Llywelyn ap Iowerth.
After Castell Dolwyddelan was built in the C12th Castell Tomen was left to ruin.
#medieval #archaeology #cymru
After Castell Dolwyddelan was built in the C12th Castell Tomen was left to ruin.
#medieval #archaeology #cymru
October 18, 2025 at 7:38 PM
From the Keep at Dolwyddelan #castle you can see a tree covered mound on the other side of the road, once the site of Castell Tomen, said to be the birthplace of Llywelyn ap Iowerth.
After Castell Dolwyddelan was built in the C12th Castell Tomen was left to ruin.
#medieval #archaeology #cymru
After Castell Dolwyddelan was built in the C12th Castell Tomen was left to ruin.
#medieval #archaeology #cymru
Dolwyddelan Castle
The remains of the C13th #castle dominates the skyline situated high up on a ridge surrounded by a deep, rock-cut ditch.
#castlesaturday #medieval #archaeology
The remains of the C13th #castle dominates the skyline situated high up on a ridge surrounded by a deep, rock-cut ditch.
#castlesaturday #medieval #archaeology
October 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
Dolwyddelan Castle
The remains of the C13th #castle dominates the skyline situated high up on a ridge surrounded by a deep, rock-cut ditch.
#castlesaturday #medieval #archaeology
The remains of the C13th #castle dominates the skyline situated high up on a ridge surrounded by a deep, rock-cut ditch.
#castlesaturday #medieval #archaeology
The Mortuary at Picton Castle
During WWII, Picton Castle was used as a hospital. One room (originally a butcher’s shop) was converted into a mortuary, and the original slab used for the deceased still stands in the centre today.
#wales #cymru #uk #history #wwii #mortuary #death #pembrokeshire
During WWII, Picton Castle was used as a hospital. One room (originally a butcher’s shop) was converted into a mortuary, and the original slab used for the deceased still stands in the centre today.
#wales #cymru #uk #history #wwii #mortuary #death #pembrokeshire
October 4, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Picton #Castle was built by Sir John Wogan around 1315. After being owned by the Dwnn family, it passed to the Philipps family in 1491 through marriage who held ownership until 1987.
#CastleSaturday #medieval
#CastleSaturday #medieval
October 4, 2025 at 6:51 AM
Picton #Castle was built by Sir John Wogan around 1315. After being owned by the Dwnn family, it passed to the Philipps family in 1491 through marriage who held ownership until 1987.
#CastleSaturday #medieval
#CastleSaturday #medieval
A man made wind shelter on top of an ancient cairn along Cyrn y Brain in Denbighshire #tombtuesday #archaeology
September 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
A man made wind shelter on top of an ancient cairn along Cyrn y Brain in Denbighshire #tombtuesday #archaeology
A distant Castell Dinas Bran from the gardens of Plas Newydd for #CastleSaturday
September 6, 2025 at 6:21 AM
A distant Castell Dinas Bran from the gardens of Plas Newydd for #CastleSaturday
Maen Huail Stone, Ruthin
“On this stone the legendary King Arthur is said to have beheaded Huail, brother of Gildas the historian, his rival in love and war.”
#StandingStoneSunday #FolkloreSunday
“On this stone the legendary King Arthur is said to have beheaded Huail, brother of Gildas the historian, his rival in love and war.”
#StandingStoneSunday #FolkloreSunday
August 31, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Maen Huail Stone, Ruthin
“On this stone the legendary King Arthur is said to have beheaded Huail, brother of Gildas the historian, his rival in love and war.”
#StandingStoneSunday #FolkloreSunday
“On this stone the legendary King Arthur is said to have beheaded Huail, brother of Gildas the historian, his rival in love and war.”
#StandingStoneSunday #FolkloreSunday
Ruthin Castle
The original castle was founded by Edward l in 1277. It was attacked by Owain Glyndwr in 1400 and laid waste in 1646 after the Civil War.
The castle ruins remain around and below the modern castle built in 1826.
#wales #cymru #uk #history #heritage #archaeology #castle
The original castle was founded by Edward l in 1277. It was attacked by Owain Glyndwr in 1400 and laid waste in 1646 after the Civil War.
The castle ruins remain around and below the modern castle built in 1826.
#wales #cymru #uk #history #heritage #archaeology #castle
August 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
Aconbury Wood, Herefordshire
Walking through beautiful woods on Aconbury Hill you could be forgiven for not noticing that you are passing through the old Iron Age Aconbury Camp.
#hillfortswednesday #ironage
Walking through beautiful woods on Aconbury Hill you could be forgiven for not noticing that you are passing through the old Iron Age Aconbury Camp.
#hillfortswednesday #ironage
August 6, 2025 at 5:29 AM
Aconbury Wood, Herefordshire
Walking through beautiful woods on Aconbury Hill you could be forgiven for not noticing that you are passing through the old Iron Age Aconbury Camp.
#hillfortswednesday #ironage
Walking through beautiful woods on Aconbury Hill you could be forgiven for not noticing that you are passing through the old Iron Age Aconbury Camp.
#hillfortswednesday #ironage
Penally Cross at St Nicholas and St Teilo Church, Penally
Dated to the C9th or early C10th this cross was once situated outside near the west entrance to the church but was brought in to prevent erosion of the beautiful ornate carving.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
Dated to the C9th or early C10th this cross was once situated outside near the west entrance to the church but was brought in to prevent erosion of the beautiful ornate carving.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
July 6, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Penally Cross at St Nicholas and St Teilo Church, Penally
Dated to the C9th or early C10th this cross was once situated outside near the west entrance to the church but was brought in to prevent erosion of the beautiful ornate carving.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
Dated to the C9th or early C10th this cross was once situated outside near the west entrance to the church but was brought in to prevent erosion of the beautiful ornate carving.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
The Cadfan Stone at St Cadfan’s #Church Tywyn
Dated to the C9th this modest stone holds the earliest known Welsh language inscription, specifically in Old Welsh.
#standingstonesunday #medieval #cymru
Dated to the C9th this modest stone holds the earliest known Welsh language inscription, specifically in Old Welsh.
#standingstonesunday #medieval #cymru
June 29, 2025 at 7:03 AM
The Cadfan Stone at St Cadfan’s #Church Tywyn
Dated to the C9th this modest stone holds the earliest known Welsh language inscription, specifically in Old Welsh.
#standingstonesunday #medieval #cymru
Dated to the C9th this modest stone holds the earliest known Welsh language inscription, specifically in Old Welsh.
#standingstonesunday #medieval #cymru
Glastonbury Tor, Somerset, England
With its links to Christianity and rumoured final resting place for King Arthur, the intrigue held within this hill is just as big as the hill itself, which is visible for miles around.
#history #heritage #archaeology #walking #solstice #summer
With its links to Christianity and rumoured final resting place for King Arthur, the intrigue held within this hill is just as big as the hill itself, which is visible for miles around.
#history #heritage #archaeology #walking #solstice #summer
June 21, 2025 at 7:07 AM
The Stones - #Church of the Holy Cross Ramsbury
A cross shaft dated to the C9th, two C9th tomb slabs and a C13th cross slab are all displayed together at the west end of the north aisle.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
A cross shaft dated to the C9th, two C9th tomb slabs and a C13th cross slab are all displayed together at the west end of the north aisle.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
June 15, 2025 at 6:41 AM
The Stones - #Church of the Holy Cross Ramsbury
A cross shaft dated to the C9th, two C9th tomb slabs and a C13th cross slab are all displayed together at the west end of the north aisle.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
A cross shaft dated to the C9th, two C9th tomb slabs and a C13th cross slab are all displayed together at the west end of the north aisle.
#StandingStoneSunday #medieval
Guildford Castle - attributed to William the Conqueror, built shortly after 1066. The first #castle would have been a wooden tower built on top of a motte surrounded by a ditch and a bailey. The early timber buildings were replaced with stone during the C12th.
#CastleSaturday #Medieval #guildford
#CastleSaturday #Medieval #guildford
May 24, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Guildford Castle - attributed to William the Conqueror, built shortly after 1066. The first #castle would have been a wooden tower built on top of a motte surrounded by a ditch and a bailey. The early timber buildings were replaced with stone during the C12th.
#CastleSaturday #Medieval #guildford
#CastleSaturday #Medieval #guildford
Cadair Idris #Gwynedd
Cadair Idris is Welsh for ‘the Chair of Idris’. According to Welsh folklore the mountain takes its name from a giant. Idris was a giant, who was said to have used Llyn Cau lake as an enormous armchair. #FolkloreSunday #walking #welshmythology #mythology
Cadair Idris is Welsh for ‘the Chair of Idris’. According to Welsh folklore the mountain takes its name from a giant. Idris was a giant, who was said to have used Llyn Cau lake as an enormous armchair. #FolkloreSunday #walking #welshmythology #mythology
May 18, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Cadair Idris #Gwynedd
Cadair Idris is Welsh for ‘the Chair of Idris’. According to Welsh folklore the mountain takes its name from a giant. Idris was a giant, who was said to have used Llyn Cau lake as an enormous armchair. #FolkloreSunday #walking #welshmythology #mythology
Cadair Idris is Welsh for ‘the Chair of Idris’. According to Welsh folklore the mountain takes its name from a giant. Idris was a giant, who was said to have used Llyn Cau lake as an enormous armchair. #FolkloreSunday #walking #welshmythology #mythology
Beautiful Bronze Age #StandingStoneSunday holding its own near the Llynoedd Cregennan lakes #gwynedd #wales #cymru #archaeology
May 11, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Beautiful Bronze Age #StandingStoneSunday holding its own near the Llynoedd Cregennan lakes #gwynedd #wales #cymru #archaeology
A tomb with a view for #tombtuesday
The Beacon, Rhossili Down South
The Bronze Age cairn topped by a trig pillar marks the top of Rhossili Down.
#archaeology #bronzeage
The Beacon, Rhossili Down South
The Bronze Age cairn topped by a trig pillar marks the top of Rhossili Down.
#archaeology #bronzeage
April 29, 2025 at 5:57 AM
A tomb with a view for #tombtuesday
The Beacon, Rhossili Down South
The Bronze Age cairn topped by a trig pillar marks the top of Rhossili Down.
#archaeology #bronzeage
The Beacon, Rhossili Down South
The Bronze Age cairn topped by a trig pillar marks the top of Rhossili Down.
#archaeology #bronzeage
#StandingStoneSunday from Sweyne’s Howe Neolithic Chambered Tomb North. Rhossili Down #Gower
With two upright slabs and almost certainly the capstone, leaning against them.
#archaeology #neolithic
With two upright slabs and almost certainly the capstone, leaning against them.
#archaeology #neolithic
April 27, 2025 at 5:57 AM
#StandingStoneSunday from Sweyne’s Howe Neolithic Chambered Tomb North. Rhossili Down #Gower
With two upright slabs and almost certainly the capstone, leaning against them.
#archaeology #neolithic
With two upright slabs and almost certainly the capstone, leaning against them.
#archaeology #neolithic
Kidwelly #Castle
The keen eyed amongst you might have spotted it as the location for the very first scene after the title sequence in the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
#CastleSaturday #medieval #montypython
The keen eyed amongst you might have spotted it as the location for the very first scene after the title sequence in the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
#CastleSaturday #medieval #montypython
April 19, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Kidwelly #Castle
The keen eyed amongst you might have spotted it as the location for the very first scene after the title sequence in the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
#CastleSaturday #medieval #montypython
The keen eyed amongst you might have spotted it as the location for the very first scene after the title sequence in the 1975 film Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
#CastleSaturday #medieval #montypython
Scot’s #Church now Cobh #Museum
The church was built in 1854 for the British servicemen in Cobh. Following its closure in 1969 it was donated to Cork County Council. In 1973 it opened as a museum and features Cobh's military and maritime history.
#steeplesaturday
The church was built in 1854 for the British servicemen in Cobh. Following its closure in 1969 it was donated to Cork County Council. In 1973 it opened as a museum and features Cobh's military and maritime history.
#steeplesaturday
April 12, 2025 at 7:13 AM
Scot’s #Church now Cobh #Museum
The church was built in 1854 for the British servicemen in Cobh. Following its closure in 1969 it was donated to Cork County Council. In 1973 it opened as a museum and features Cobh's military and maritime history.
#steeplesaturday
The church was built in 1854 for the British servicemen in Cobh. Following its closure in 1969 it was donated to Cork County Council. In 1973 it opened as a museum and features Cobh's military and maritime history.
#steeplesaturday
March 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Clava Cairns #Scotland #StandingStoneSunday and what a lot of beautiful stones there are!
#archaeology #bronzeage
#archaeology #bronzeage
March 9, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Clava Cairns #Scotland #StandingStoneSunday and what a lot of beautiful stones there are!
#archaeology #bronzeage
#archaeology #bronzeage
Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava are around 4,000 years old. They were built to house the dead. The site dates to the Bronze Age but Neolithic flints found during excavations indicate the area was being used well before building of the cairns.
#ancientsitesaturday #archaeology #scotland
#ancientsitesaturday #archaeology #scotland
March 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Clava Cairns, Balnuaran of Clava are around 4,000 years old. They were built to house the dead. The site dates to the Bronze Age but Neolithic flints found during excavations indicate the area was being used well before building of the cairns.
#ancientsitesaturday #archaeology #scotland
#ancientsitesaturday #archaeology #scotland