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St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn, Mon

CLMorgan — Mon, 20 May 2013 13:14:35 CDT

PARISH AND CHURCH OF BRYNGWYN in the DIOCESE OF MONMOUTH

C. W. CRAWLEY

The small parish of Bryngwyn ('White Hill) containing about 1500 acres, with a population of 315 in 1851, 246 in 1911 and about 200 in 1978, lies on the old high road from Monmouth (10m.) to Abergavenny (7.5m.) through Dingestow and Tregare, and partly on the newer road through Raglan. It has no real village, the only cluster of houses being in the hamlet of Great Oak, some way from the church, former rectory and school. The rest of the people live in farms, cottages and a few modern houses or bungalows scattered among the lanes.

There is no industry (unless agriculture may now be so called with its milking machinery and broiler houses), but there are now a few commuters by car or motor cycle. The single railway line from Pontypool Road to Monmouth and Ross through Raglan (2.5m.) was one of the first to be dismantled after the second world war and the nearest railway station is now Abergavenny. Two generations ago Bryngwyn had a blacksmith, who could also erect a metal-built barn, a farmer who also hired out a steam threshing machine and a man who repaired clocks and watches while also keeping one of the two post offices of which the parish boasted, the other (still surviving) at Great Oak claiming to be the smallest in the whole country with only a window facing the lane for service. This post office was also the only shop, selling sweets, bananas and writing materials through the same window. Before 1914 the post used to come by road from Newport (18m.) in a horse-drawn vehicle to Raglan early in the morning and was distributed on foot (or later on a bicycle) by a postman who also collected letters.

Most of the place-names hereabouts, and many of the surnames, are Welsh, but there have long been practically no Welsh speakers in the rural parts of Monmouthshire (now Gwent), which was reckoned as one of the forty English counties, while Wales had twelve without it. The county was, however, in the diocese of Llandaff until the new diocese of Monmouth was created in 1921, not long after the disestablishment of the Church in Wales. This borderland character was reflected in the title of Kellyls Directory, Volume 'Wales and Monmouthshire'. Administratively, the whole of the County of Gwent is now part .of Wales.

BRYNGWYN CHURCH, dedicated to St. Peter, stands well on a low hill overlooking the Usk Valley and beyond it to the south and west the Welsh border mountains - Blorenge, Sugarloaf, Skirrid and the Black Mountains. About the year 1180, Gerald of Wales, who accompanied Archbishop Baldwin of Canterbury to preach the third crusade in Wales, visited this district and wrote that Bryngwyn Church, along with Bettws Newydd and Clytha, was built by Aeddan Gwaethfoed, lord of Clytha; Bettws Church, which now has no dedication, was known in the eighteenth century as Bettws Aeddan. It seems more likely, however, that Bryngwyn Church was first erected by one of his successors - the nave and probably the tower in the thirteenth century, the south porch and the chancel in the fourteenth, and the east window and the piscina added in the fifteenth century. The one aisle (on the north side) was added in the nineteenth century after the old west gallery had been removed before 1850.

The three bells in the tower are interesting; the tenor bell, cast probably in Bristol about 1480, is inscribed AVE MARIA GRATlAE PLENA; the second, cast in Gloucester by John Palmer, has the words SOLI DETUR GLORIA. FEARE GOD HONOR THE KING. MAY 3 1632; the third bell, cast at Chepstow by William Evans, has WM HARRY CHURCHWARDEN W.E. 1766. Records of frequent purchases of new ropes show that the bells were fully used in an age when no parishioners had wrist watches.

The church possesses a silver chalice 5.5" high, with patencover probably of the early Stuart period. The parish registers date from 1660 for baptisms and burials with a few entries from 1641 copied from half a page of an older register lost in the siege of Raglan (1643) and only this much recovered a year or so later. The register for marriages begins in 1665. Naturally, some family names recur over many generations; and for long it was recorded that the dead person was buried in woollens, in obedience to a statute designed to encourage the wool industry.

MONUMENTS:

No tombstones in the churchyard survive from any date before the eighteenth century; earlier graves were no doubt marked by simple wooden crosses, since the churchyard was never extended; life was short and grave-diggers must often, like Shakespeare's Yorick, have dug up skulls. There was and still is no important family living in the parish, for the principal land-owners, the Herberts of Llanarth and Clytha, resided outside it, so that monuments inside the church are few, mostly in memory of former Rectors, including Robert Frampton, instituted in 1632, who was ejected during the civil war and returned at the Restoration. (Less fortunate were the Huguenot refugees from France after the revocation in 1685 of the tolerant Edict of Nantes, for whom collections were made in Bryngwyn and most parish churches).

One interesting lay tombstone in the north walI of the chancel is that of William Tyler (1695) inscribed 'Behould the place where I do lye: as thou art now so was I: but as I am so thou shalt be: com life com deth com follow me.'

RECTORS:

Until the Welsh Disestablishment Act of 1914 took effect after the war, the patron of Bryngwyn Rectory was the Marquis of Abergavenny. In 1834 he appointed William Crawley, a graduate and recent fellow of Magdalene College, Cambridge, and son of a clergyman in Sussex (where the Marquis had estates). Recent Rectors had often been non-resident, but he soon married a Jones-Parry from Madryn in Caernarvonshire, in spite of the fact that her aunt warned her father that this young man 'has all the virtues except money' and that he had no particular prospect of church preferment. His father's death just before the marriage must have given him a little more independence for he settled into the dilapidated rectory, improved it and enlarged it as his family grew to three sons and no less than seven daughters, of whom three unmarried ones cared for him after the early death of his wife. Although he became for many years (1844 - 85) the first archdeacon of Monmouth and a canon of Llandaff, he continued as resident rector of Bryngwyn until his death in 1896 at the age of 94. As there was no resident squire, he appears to have become a kind of subslitute for one inside the parish.

NORTH AISLE and SCHOOL:

He arranged for building the north aisle of the church and a new chancel arch, and in 1872 he erected the first purpose-built parish school, which was finally closed in 1977 after more than a century's activity, more than half of that time as a voluntary church school but latterly supported and managed by the County Council. The old school bell is now on display in the church. The children now go by minibus to the enlarged school at Raglan, gaining perhaps by its larger size and staff but losing what used to be the only common centre, beside the church itself, for a small and scattered community.

After his death his two remaining unmarried daughters could not bear to leave the parish, and later the two surviving ones used a legacy to build in 1904-5 a house, Plas Hendy, a few hundred yards from the church, to make a home for the two orphan babies of one of their brothers. This house still belongs to the family and part of it is used by them for holidays

REREDOS etc:

In the church is a tablet in memory of this Rector, and a carved oak reredos erected in 1923 by the family in memory of him and his children. The figures represented are (left to right) Peter as disciple, Mary, John the beloved disciple, Peter as Pope (the church being dedicated to St. Peter). The arms on the left of the reredos are those of the Crawley family, and those on the right are of the diocese of Monmouth.

Around an oak tree outside the churchyard gate, planted by him in 1837 on the accession of Queen Victoria, there is a stone slab seat with an inscription in memory of his son and daughter-in-Iaw who were accidentally drowned in the river Wye at Tintern in 1899, a few months after the birth of their second child.

RECTORS:

(continued): On a vacancy in 1917, the Marquis of Abergavenny was too ill to act and the appointment of a Rector lapsed to the Lord Chancellor, who, in view of the expected disestablishment, instituted a very Welsh Rector, son of a slate miner in North Wales who spoke no English; the new Rector had begun like his father but resolved to be ordained and used to tell how he learned New Testament Greek in a cheap copy from which he used to take a torn-out page each day into the quarry and memorize it while plying his pick. This remarkable man,' the Revd. Joseph Jones, came to Bryngwyn from a more Welsh-speaking parish in West Monmouthshire. English was at first almost a foreign language to him, but he was eloquent, forceful and warmhearted, and was in time much respected and liked.

On Mr. Jones' death in 1949 the Bishop of Monmouth united Bryngwyn rectory with the vicarage of neighbouring Llanarth and the very small Llansantffraed parish. The Llanarth vicarage was chosen for the incumbent's residence, and the rectory at Bryngwyn was sold and divided. This arrangement has worked smoothly, for a parish clergyman can visit more than one church and parish by car since the days when everybody came to church on foot or sometimes on horseback.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE:

Attendance at church has, as everywhere, declined except for Christmas and Easter and for weddings and funerals; but the proportion of church-goers is stilI much higher than in almost any urban area. When the census of 1851 included a question about religious denomination and a questionnaire was sent to all parish clergy, Bryngwyn (population 315) had seats for 185 (half free and half reserved); the average attendance over the past year was given as 72 adults and 22 schoolchildren on Sunday mornings and 90 and 8 respectively in the evenings. In 1978 there were 33 Easter communicants.

Some families in this and other parishes were nonconformist, and the nearest places of worship for any of them were at Raglan: A Baptist chapel built in 1820 with seats for 150 and average attendance of 100 (a.m.) and 41 (p.m.) and a Congregational chapel built in 1842 with seats for 177 (mostly free) and average attendance of 40 (a.m.) and 60 (p.m.) plus 20 children. It was not uncommon for nonconformists to come to the parish church for weddings and funerals, and on Sundays if they preferred the preaching there to that of their nearest minister, and this practice continues. A Roman Catholic chapel at Llanarth, built before 1800, is still in use.

Only three Rectors are mentioned by name above; Robert Frampton to mark the turbulence of the seventeenth century; William Crawley and Joseph Jones to illustrate how much. times and conditions and style of life changed during a century in a rural Welsh borderland parish. Other incumbents, doubtless before and certainly since the time of these two, have done and are doing quiet good service. The church is the same, and the worship is nearly the same, perhaps more real because not so much taken for granted.

Sources: The writer's thanks for help (supplementing his own recollections) are due to the Revd. Allan Jenkins, Rector, and to Canon E. T. Davies of Usk.

POST SCRIPTS

1950's
Rev. Frederick Thomas Secombe (born 31 December 1918, in Swansea, Wales, UK), an older brother of Sir Harry Donald Secombe. A graduate of St David's College, Lampeter. An ordained deacon and priest in The Church in Wales, serving his first assistant curacy in South Wales, later as a vicar. Rev Secombe was Vicar of Bryngwyn Church in the 1950's. (ref. Olwen Smith)

July 1978
C. W. Crawley
Postcript to the 1978 edition.
The Revd. Allan Jenkins, Rector in 1978, was succeeded a year later by the Revd. Hugh Trenchard. It was during his incumbency that major work was carried out to buttress the badly bulging south wall of the church.

In 1985 the parish was regrouped with Raglan and Llandenny, remaining in the Raglan/Usk deanery. Llanarth vicarage was sold, and that parish together with Llansantfraed was made part of the Llandewi Rhydderch group and placed in the deanery of Abergavenny. The Vicar of Raglan, Canon Peter Gower, who was also Rural Dean of Raglan/Usk, became Rector of Bryngwyn. Although there was much heartache during the planning to regroup the parishes the new group has settled down well and, to quote Mr. Crawley's words, "The church is the same, and the worship nearly the same."
June 1986

MILLENNIUM

FLORAL GLORY AT OLD CHURCH
The Free Press, May 2000

The historic church at Bryngwyn was transformed into a colourful scene as flowers were put on display, matching the colourful history of the church.

The church was built in the 13th century and the bells had to be buried in the ground during the Reformation.

This was the setting for the flower festival - part of the millennium celebrations.

The church's 84 year old organist, Evelyn Williams, who has lived in the parish since her early school years, provided background music while visitors looked around the flowers on display.

Mrs Williams said: "It is lovely to see the church decorated in such a way for it only gets dressed up at weddings, Easter, Christmas and for the Harvest Festival.:

Organiser of the festival, Olwyn Smith said: "The transformation is a lovely spectacle. People who have had distant links with the church have made an effort to see the church in all its floral glory.

"The flowers that the Pontypool and District Floral Art Society chose to decorate the church are just stunning. I've wanted to hold a flower festival here for years and the year 2000 seemed a suitable time to put it on".

"We are raising funds from the festival to keep the church in good structural order."

Children from the Sticky Fingers Under Fives playgroup made a special flowerbed at the entrance to the church, and residents Ken and Olive Hiditch opened up their home to serve refreshments for festival goers.

Free Press, May 2000
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FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS

The Jesus 2000 Festival of Flowers held at St Peter's Church, Bryngwyn, over the weekend attracted hundreds of visitors and many went on to enjoy home-made refreshments in the lovely gardens of local residents ken and Olive Hilditch.

Perfect weather, an idylic setting and a superb display of flowers proved a successful combination - around £1500 being raised for church funds.

The Festival was staged by members of Pontypool Floral Society who used their skills and ingenuity to interpret the sayings of Jesus from the Gospels.

Local children from Sticky Fingers playgroup also got involved, being responsible for the charming garden at the church gate which they will continue to tend throughout the summer.

Among the many visitors to the 12th century church were families from The Gower and Tredegar.

The event opened on Thursday with a fork supper at Plas Hendry, the home of the Crawley family. A Sung Evensong on Sunday brought the Festival to a close. the service was conducted by the Rector of Bryngwyn, Rev Simon Guest, the preacher being the Archdeacon of Newport, Rev. Kenneth Sharpe. A special choir, Flying Shepherds, under the musical director of Rev Andrew Martin, sang selected settings of the psalm, Magnificat and Nune Dimittis.

Parishioners were also delighted to welcome back Mrs Nancy Evans, a former church organist at Bryngwyn, who now lives in Newport. After the service almost the entire congregation went over to Mr and Mrs Hilditch's home for refreshments and a raffle.

Both in their 80s and looking forward to celebrating their Diamond Wedding on August 10th, Mr and Mrs Hilditch moved to Bryngwyn 27 years ago on retiring from their nursery business at Blackwood which is now run by their son.

They still enjoy gardening and opening their eight-acre gardens for local functions.

Delighted by the success of the Festival, the Rector and Churchwardens Mrs Olwen Smith and Mrs Violet Spencer thank local businesses and individuals who supported the event in any way.

Bryngwyn Women's Institute (WI) established 1920

Raglan_History — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:55:18 CDT

Bryngwyn WI: 1920 - 2010 -- 90 Years

Celebrated at Plas Hendy, 9th December 2010

A meeting was held at Plas Hendy on Wednesday, 22 September 1920 to " discuss the advisability of forming a Women's Institutefor Bryngwyn and the neighbouring parishes. Fourteen residents attended. Mrs Cecile Herbert, Ty Gwyn, Clytha, agreed to be President with Mrs Jones, The Rectory, Bryngwyn, as Secretary. April 1922 - Members in Llanarth & Clytha expressed a wish to form a separate II Institute.

THE FIRST FIFTY YEARS OF BRYNGWYN WI

The years from 1920 until 1973 were beautifully hand written but difficult to decipher also years not clearly marked

6th October 1920 The appointment of a Treasurer was decided by ballot, Mrs Phillip Williams, Red House, LIanarth being elected. Lady Mather-Jackson {President of Llantilio Crossenny WI] was present. Members enrolled were 26. Each member required to bring their own cup and saucer to the meetings.

November 1920 A demonstration on glove making in chamois leather and Mrs Jones resigned as Secretary

December 1920 Meeting was held in the school room and a demonstration on Home Nursing which was postponed ironically to illness. First Annual meeting held at Hendy Farm [by kind permission of W George] A whist drive was held at the Pitt School to buy some crockery. Dressmaking classes were held. Mrs Fred Price, Court Robert, elected President

January 1921 Canon Exton opened the proceedings with a short speech in which he referred to the educational as well as the social advantages of the institute

March 1921 Three new members were proposed and seconded. Mrs Vaughan Rees most kindly showed her bread making machine which had been used weekly for 10 years. Monthly meeting to last no more than 2 hours.

June 1921 Hat making in raffia.

July 1921 Meeting was held out of doors due to great heat. The evening spent in the garden of Miss Crawley was much enjoyed by the few members who made the effort, in spite of heat and harvesting, to attend. A class on mending umbrellas was requested and was in January 1922

Between June 1921 and April 1922 Minutes difficult to read. Miss Evans spoke of the difficulty of attending meetings held at the Pitt to members resident in Bryngwyn. The distance was unreachable to the members of Bryngwyn

August 1921 President Cecile Herbert resigned owing to ill health

January 1922 Mrs Cecile Herbert President

12 April 1922 letter from Mrs Herbert was read. She expressed her regret at the division of the Institute necessitated by distance and her pleasure in working for Bryngwyn as well as Llanarth and Clytha. She begged all members to remember the value of common sense. As true today as back then in 1922. She hoped that there would be friendly feeling between the two Institutes and a real comradeship which is one of the aims and objects of the association.

In April 1922 Owing to the impending departure of Miss Berrington, Secretary, from the neighbourhood the election of a new secretary was discussed. The members resident in Llanarth and Clytha expressed a wish to form a separate Institute

12 April 1922 Members resident in Bryngwyn called for a meeting to be held at Plas Hendy to consider a fresh election for the officers of the Bryngwyn WI. It was agreed funds should be equally divided. A presentation was made to the retiring Secretary the gift took the form of a gold mounted fountain pen, of the latest self-filling design, in a handsome leather case, unfortunately, the newly formed LIanarth WI did not even hear of the presentation and regretted that they had not been asked to join in.

May 1922 Monthly meeting was held at Bryngwyn School

May 1922-September 1922 Mrs F Price was elected President.

September 1922 Mrs Walwyn elected President. Raffia baskets and mats were made. A letter was received from LIanarth and Clytha WI stating dissatisfaction with the proposal regarding sharing funds.

November 1922 Skin Curing.

January 1923 Only 4 members turned up

February 1923 Boot mending to be continued at next meeting. For some unexplained reason the Rector came in and disagreeably refused the use of the school for any further meetings. Under the circumstances Mrs Walwyn kindly invited them to hold their next meeting at Plas Hendy.

June 1923 Concern about division of cheques with Llanarth and Clytha WI, finally decided cheque for £3 to be sent to LIanarth and Clytha WI which Miss Bessington stated that Bryngwyn WI would not regret and also divided the china

July 1923 Held a meeting at Brynhyfryd.

August 1923 Meeting postponed due to very wet weather.

September 1923 Talk was given on vegetable dyeing. The meeting was held at 2.30 p.m. in order to have light to see the colours.

October 1923 Propose to hold Whist Drive at Jeffries Hall to raise funds for the parish rooms.

November 1923 Considered the grouping of Institutes to reduce costs

24 November 1924 Parish Hall, Bryngwyn, was opened

January 1925 It was referred to as Crawley Hall

July 1925 June meeting was postponed due to the Women's Unionists outing. An interesting lecture on food preservation and fruit bottling was missed by some members due to harvesting.

August 1926 Mrs Walwyn, President, passed away and Mrs Clara Marsh, Bryngwyn Manor, was duly appointed.

September 1926 Demonstration on joining 2 pieces of carpet. She then gave a demonstration on French polishing and sent the recipe to Bryngwyn WI

October to December 1926 Meeting were not held instead a course of cookery lessons were given.

April 1927 Meeting in May is to be in the form of a social as we have worked hard at lectures during the winter months (exact quote from minutes)

January 1929 The question arose re trying to make funds for the Institute and it was decided that each member should get a piece of material as cheaply as possible and bring to the next meeting where it could be cut and suggestions made for making some useful articles with a view to holding a sale of work later on

January 1930 Special meeting was held to determine if we should try to carry on as a separate branch or join forces with Llanarth. It was decided to continue as we were for 3 months

September 1930 Mrs Goodwin of Hereford showed us how to make "something from nothing" little frocks from old stockings and bedroom slippers from old felt hats.

November 1930 Llanarth branch were invited to join us and share the expense of a speaker. However, they let us down badly only one member attended.

May 1931 This was a very disappointing meeting. Lady Raglan, through some misunderstanding didn't arrive to demonstrate Quilt Making {this was all of the minutes for that month]

August 1931 and September 1931 Owing to illness there was no meeting in August or September

January 1932 Annual Meeting was very disappointing owing to illness and a very wet afternoon only a few members were present

June 1932 Owing to illness and most of the members being busy with hay-making this meeting was cancelled

July 1932 Decided to go to Barry for our annual outing

Jan 1933 Annual General Meeting but as President was away little business done

Feb 1933 This was a meeting proper!!!

March 1933 Mrs R Jones and Mrs Stephens resigned as Treasurer and Secretary

Jan 1934 School Children tea and a Christmas tree. Games and each child received a present from Mrs B Marsh, President

June 1934 Outing to Porthcawl

May 1935 Outing to Cadburys

January 1936 to April 1937 Minutes very difficult to decipher

October 1939 No mention of the outbreak of war

July 1940 Knitting for the troops

February 1941 Grow tomatoes and, if looked after properly, should have them for Christmas morning breakfast

March 1941 One of our current members, Pat Harris's Mother joined

September 1941 Shortage of petrol

January 1942 Children's party and the evacuees joined them

January 1943 Children's party with evacuees from Folkestone and a few soldiers from the local camp. Children's party held all through the war

August 1943 A lemon was auctioned for 7/- {£9 in today's money}

November 1945 WI Dance-proceeds to VJ Treat £8 11s 10p

February 1947 No mention of the heavy snow. Meeting took place every month during that Winter and we cancel if there is just a covering of snow!!!!

February 1948 Formed a choir and drama class

February 1950-Apri11959 Minutes missing

November 1960 Mrs James veo at Annual Meeting comments were "be loyal to your officers-they do for you willingly, a job that is not always easy"

December 1960-Party to celebrate 40 years

March 1961 Refreshments to be charged at 6d.

March 1963 Olwen Smith joined "at a very young age"! !!!!!

November 1963 Meeting changed to a Thursday

July 1965 WI Proposed to end giving Children's Party

November 1965 Treasurer's report not available for Annual Meeting. Betty would never do that!!!

April 1966 Honorary member scheme started but this seems to have gone by the wayside

March 1967 Great discussion took place regarding refreshments and it was agreed to revert to the former practice of allowing the tea hostesses to provide such refreshment as they wished-a proviso was added recommending simplicity in the food provided. This was 43 years ago and still applies today

June 1964 Members were instrumental in acquiring the services of a Chiropodist for the pensioners in the area. Crawley Hall made no charge for the hire of the Hall

May 1967 Mrs G. Jones, Mrs E Williams and Mrs V Spencer made a beautiful embroidered banner which is still on display, today, at our meetings

January 1968 Meeting held at the Old Rectory, Bryngwyn, due to foot and mouth disease.

April 1968 Members not happy that subscription was to rise to 10/

January 1969 Proposed that refreshments should be free Hire of WI tablecloths should be 10/

November 1969 Mrs Rolls, VCO sympathised on reduced membership of 12 members. They did well to maintain chiropody service and Christmas parcels for the O.A.Ps

Members attending

1969 1970
January 7 8
February 7 9
March 10 12
April 5 14
May 7 11
June 9 11
July 10 11
September 6 13
Oct 8 13
Nov 8 13

1970s
Invitation from Raglan WI celebrating their Golden Jubilee. Notice board to commemorate Bryngwyn WI Golden Jubilee given to Parish. cost of material, £2.12.2.

Golden Jubilee Dinner at King's Head, Monmouth

In 1973 typewritten minutes with a clean indication of month and year

In 1974 WI tablecloth made by Mrs Jones and Mrs Llewellyn and the cost of a WI meal at the Grange Raglan was £1.80 In 1977 Subscriptions £1.60-membershlp 33

1980s
Good attendance throughout the 10 years and the senior citizens party still held. Carolyn Hendy's New Year's resolution was "Don't sit and look-get up and do". Tea money was raised to 10p

In 1980 Subscriptions £2.7S "Mr and Mrs" competition winners a prize of 11b sausages

1982 Carole Tranter appointed Secretary and was quoted "enjoyed her first year looked forward, if voted, to the next year and who would have thought 28 years later!!!!l!!!!

Angela Partridge voted President in 1983 with 33 members present Members won 1st prize in the Fun Run out of the Wls and made £60.76 for Action Research Jill and Angela made the Institute sash which is still in use today

1990s
The Tesco delivery man had a fright when knocked on the door of Crawley Hall one October evening and asked for directions and found a group of ladies dressed as witches. He did a hasty retreat. During the 90s Betty Davies, our Treasurer, was known for providing her home made soup in January of each year. At the end of 1990 we buried our treasure trove, to mark the millennium, in the land at the Hall
2000s Devastation to the Crawley Hall in October 2008 when a vehicle ploughed into the Hall and completely destroyed it. We tried various venues and now hold our meetings at LIanarth Village Hall although we hope to be back in Crawley Hall next year

CONCLUSION
When the history of the 90 years was first thought of, to put in a booklet, it was hoped to include all of the interesting facts in although over 900 minutes were read and digested, as you will appreciate, it was impossible to include everything as there would probably be over 1,000 pages.
Members have come and gone, some returning, but we are as strong today as they were in the early years and may it continue for the next 90 years

December 2010

LIST OF MEMBERS AT OCTOBER 2010 ! I (in alphabetical order)

Merilyn Anderson
Lin Bonar
Judith Cecil ~ I
Betty Davies (Treasurer)
Cecilia Davies
Margery Evans
Jill Fletcher (Committee)
Sandra Gunter (Co-opted Committee)
Jenny Gwillim
Pat Harris
Helen Hayward
Carolyn Hendy (Committee)
Sue Hood
Kath Hopkins
Tina Oram
Olwyn Parry
Angela Partridge (Committee)
Rosemary Roberts I I
Birgit Sage
Olwen Smith
Sally Stevens (Vice President)
Carole Tranter (Secretary)
Diane Watkins (President)
Gail Wiltshire
Sue Womack (Co-opted Committee)

PRESIDENTS

1960 Mrs Powell
1961 Mrs Dorothy W oodgates
1962 Mrs Evelyn Williams
1963 Mrs Ruby Hughes
1964 Mrs Ruby Hughes
1965 Mrs Evelyn Williams
1966 Mrs Ruby Hughes
1967 Mrs Ruby Hughes
1968 Mrs Una Roe
1969 Mrs Una Roe
1970 Mrs Gwen Jones
1971 Mrs Gwen Jones
1972 Mrs Gwen Jones
1973 Mrs Irwin-Singer
1974 Mrs Irwin-Singer
1975 Mrs Irwin-Singer
1976 Mrs Jean Bull
1977 Mrs Jean Bull
1978 Mrs Jean Bull
1979 Mrs Kay Dymond
1980 Mrs Kay Dymond .
1981 Mrs Kay Dymond
1982 Mrs Angela Partridge
1983 Mrs Angela Partridge
1984 Mrs Angela Partridge
1985 Mrs Sylvia Crawshay
1986 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1987 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1988 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1989 Mrs Margaret Tranter
1990 Mrs Margaret Tranter
1991 Mrs Margaret Tranter
1992 Mrs Jill Fletcher
1993 Mrs Jill Fletcher
1994 Mrs Jill Fletcher
1995 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1996 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1997 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1998 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
1999 Mrs Olwen Smith
2000 Mrs Olwen Smith
2001 Mrs Olwen Smith
2002 Mrs Olwen Smith
2003 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
2004 Mrs Carolyn Hendy
2006 Mrs Angela Partridge
2007 Mrs Helen Hayward
2008 Mrs Helen Hayward
2009 Mrs Diane Watkins
2010 Mrs Diane Watkins

Bryngwyn Manor

Raglan_History — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:49:39 CDT

1492 - Jasper, uncle of the king, Duke of Bedford, Earl of Penbbroke and Lord of Bergaveny.

Greeting in the Lord Everlasting. Know that we, the aforesaid Duke have given yielded and by this our present writing confirm to Hoel ap Gwilym David ap Griffith one messuage and ten acres of land arable pasture and wood with appurtenases lying within our manor of Brungwyn in our lordship of Bergaveny formerly of David ap Gwilym Arloth and David ap Griffith ap Ithel and ten acres of meadow ,with garden in the Argoyde of Brungwyne formerly of the aforesaid David ap Griffith ap Ithel all of which .... .Hoel formerly held of us according to the custom of our manor. To have and to hold.........(the aforesaid property)................to the aforesaid Hoel ap Gwilym David ap Griffith his heirs and assigns paying for it as rent to us and our heirs 3s. 11d. sterling at the Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary and of St. Michael the Archangel by equal portions and sixpence of increased annual rent paid at the aforesaid festivals. And suit at our great court of Bergaveny thrice yearly and at the court of Brungwyne when occasion demands and five shillings in the name of heriot when necessary and all other services a free tenant of ours should perform and we warrant the aforesaid lands to Hoel and his heirs in perpetuity in witness whereof we make patent these our letters. with the following witnesses .. Walter Herbert, Knight, our present steward of Bergaveny, John Thomas our sergeant there, Morgan ap David ap Gwilym and others. Given (dated) at Bergaveny under our chancery seal 10th day of October in the eighth year of Henry the seventh after the Conquest. (abstract)

1778 - Manor of Tregare... Bryngwin Penrose and Henllis Cwm...Membris.....

The Court Baron of the right honourable -- George Nevill, Baron of Abergavenny, Lord of the Said Manor, held at the dwelling house of Jacob Herring, Innholder in the Parish of Penrose within and for the said Manor on Wednesday the twelth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred and seventy eight (1778) Before Baker Gabb, gentleman, Deputy Steward and William Morgan, gentleman, and John JONES, Homagers then and there present.

To this court came Walter Jones of the Parish of Lanarth in the County of Monmouth, Cordwainer, Customary Tenant of the said Manor and Mary his wife and in full and open Court (the said Mary going first) solely and secretly examined by the said deputy steward) Did Surrender into the hands of the Lord of the said Manor by the hands and acceptance of his said Deputy steward according to the custom of the same Manor. All that one piece or parcel of pasture land containing one Acre more or less situate lying and being in the Parish of Bryngwin nearing and abutting to customary lands of John ?? Phillips -- to the Lands now or late of Charles Howell on the East and to the customary lands late in the possession of John Roberts but now of William Morgan of Bryngwyn, Esquire on all of most parts and sides thereof. And also all that messuage, garden and two pieces of parcels of land containing by estimation two covers be the same more or less situate lying and being in the Parish of Bryngwm aforesaid all which said premises are within and parcel of the said Manor with the appurtenances To the use and behoof of the said Walter Jones and Mary his wife, for and during the term of their natural lives and the life of the longest liver of them and from and after the decease of the survivor of them to the use of such person and persons for such estate and estates and to and for such now intents and purposes and in such manner and --- (nb. ends here)
(source: transcription of SIOO9.tif from Sam Inglefield)

Last will and testament of WALTER JONES, Bryngwyn Manor

Sworn as the said Walter Jones shall in and by his last will and testament in writing give, devise, limit or appoint the same and for want of such gift desire ? or appointment, then to the use and behalf of the said Walter Jones his customary heirs and assigns forever according to the custom of the same Manor upon which the said walter Jones present in Court prayed to be admitted tenant to the premises according to the form and effect of the said surrender to whom the Lord by his said deputy steward did grant the premises aforesaid with the appurtenance and delivered ? thereof by the Rod. To have and to hold all and singular the premises aforesaid with the appurtenances to the use and behoof of the said Walter Jones and Mary his wife for an during the term of their natural lives and the life of the longest liver of them and from and after the decease of the survivor of them to the use of such person and persons for such estate and estates and to and for such uses, intents and purposes and in such manner and form as the said Walter Jones shall in and by his last will and testament in writing give devise limit or appoint the same and for want of such gift devise consultation or appointment then to the use and behoof of the said Walter Jones, his customary heirs and assigns forever according to the custom of the said Manor. rendering therefor yearly unto the said Lord, his heirs and assigns, rents burthen and customs and services therefore before due and of right accustomed and the said walter Jones is there of "emitted tenant and did to the Lord fealty and the admission of the said mary is respeted until ?

Examined by: William Morgan and John Jones, Homagers.
Examined by: R Morgan Kinsey, Steward
(Source: transcription of SIOO12.tif from Sam Inglefield)

Bryngwyn

Raglan_History — Mon, 20 May 2013 08:43:06 CDT

BRYNGWYN

A crossroads settlement on the old Monmouth to Abergavenny road and the newer road to Raglan. There was a turnpike gate near the crossroads UNTIL 1886. There is no village centre-only the cluster of houses at Great Oak.(The P.O. there used to be the smallest in the county) For the rest it is scattered farms and cottages. Since the Second World War the nearest railway station is Abergavenny. It has many Welsh place-names and surnames.

The white mount (Bryn gwyn) -the church of St Peter's is on a low hill
Population 1801-218 1861-313 1901-221 1911-246 1978-c200

Small Iron Age fort where Roman material has been found at the virtually destroyed Camp Hill. A motte, a small low mound under trees at Wem-y-Cwrt in the middle of the hamlet. Bradney thought it was a burial place for Civil War soldiers.

THE MANOR of Bryngwyn
-- was part of the lordship of Abergavenny in the 14th Century. It is mentioned in documents of 1325 when John de Hastings was the 12th Lord and 1348 when Lawrence de Hastings was Lord. The main part of the manor became alienated to the abbey of Llantamam and has long been associated with the manor of Wentsland under the title of the manor of Wentsland and Bryngwyn. The abbey dissolved in 1539 and in 1560 Queen Elizabeth granted the manor of Wentsland and Bryngwyn to William Earl of Pembroke who in 1561 sold it to William Morgan. It continued in the family of Morgan of Llantamam and the co-heirs but all the lands in Bryngwyn have long since been sold and by today the manor of Wentsland and Bryngwyn, so far as the latter is concerned, is merely a name.

CROES -BYCHAN is where the road to the church crosses the main road. The house on the south side of the main road was an inn called the Croes-Bychan Inn until about 1884 when John Herbert of Llanarth the owner gave up the license. There was also a turnpike gate here until the last turnpike trust ended in 1886. Much of the north of the parish including Great Oak belonged to Sir Ivor Herbert and the part of Llanarth Park south of Clawdd Brook is in this parish.

The ARGOED is the chief farm in Bryngwyn and above it is a steep hill called Pen-y-Ian. The main estate and residence in the parish is Ty-Mawr (great house) usually called BRYNGWYN HOUSE and, with the 450 acres attached to it, it was the demesne of the lords, the Morgans of Llantarnam. Sir James Morgan the 4th and last baronet of Llantamam sold the estate to one William Jones. By his will of 1713 in which he is called William Jones of Bryngwyn he left the property to his daughter and to his grandson Charles Morgan. The Morgans owned it until the death of David Morgan in 1829 when it went to his nephew Benjamin Nicholas Price who lived there and kept a small pack of hounds. On his death about 1860 it went to his sister Mrs Cheslyn and after her death about 1882 it was let to a farmer and got into bad repair and became in time uninhabitable.

In 1901 the estate amounting to some 450 acres was put up for sale and was bought by Reginald Herbert of Clytha for $10,000. He rebuilt Bryngwyn House and his nephew Owain Williams lived there.
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'Late 17th centy stone house, rectangular under a hipped roof, much reconstructed after 1901. Rear stair projection. Chiefly interesting for having ruddled, i.e. red lime-washed, walls.' Included in the estate were the farms of

UPPER TY'R-MYNACH (the monk's house) NANTCHWITH (the left brook) and the HENDRE.
• TY' R-MYNACH may have been the original home of the Llantarnam monks and has large ponds between it and the main road which may well have been the work of the monks.
• Nant chwith once a big house is a ruin.
• The Hendre was sold by Mr Herbert to Sophia Crawley one of the Archdeacon's daughters and near the farmhouse she built a house to live in.
• PLAS HENDY was 'a small country house, stone below, roughcast above, with a little decorative timberwork in the gables and dormers. The architect was Richard Creed.'

Some of the Llantarnam owned parts of Bryngwyn went to the co-heirs of the manor of Wentsland and Bryngwyn.

LOWER TY'R-MYNACH belonged to Captain Deliverence Dacre in 1845. Later it was sold and was owned by Roger and Edmund Lewis of Blackwood. They buiIt a small farm Brynhyfryd on the site of 2 cottages.
CHAPEL FARM also descended with the Manor and in 1845 belonged to Mrs Elizabeth Sheldon a sister of Captain Dacre's wife.
LITTLE CWRT-ROBERT and
TY-COCH were owned by the Duke of Beaufort when they were bought at auction by John Arthur Herbert of Llanarth.

ST.PETER'S.
300 yards to the South east a well Ffynnon Pedro C.1180 Gerald of Wales and Baldwin visited said that Aeddan Gwaethfoed Lord of Clytha had built Bryngwyn, Bettws Newydd and Clytha churches but the Bryngwyn one we see now has:
• 13th Century tower.
• 14th century south porch and chancel.
• 15th century East window and piscine.
• South wall windows typically late medieval to light the rood its loft and stair.
• pre-1850 Removal of West gallery.
• 1871 addition of North aisle and vestry.
• Chancel arch reinstated after 1854..
• 3 bells: tenor bell 1480/ 1632Gloucester one/ Chepstow 1766
• Local late medieval font with shields.
• Early Stuart silver chalice and patten cover.
• 17th century altar rail with twisted balusters
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• In churchyard base and a lot of the shaft of a medieval cross
• Parish registers 1660 on for baptisms and burials with a few entries from 1641 copied from half a page of an older register lost in the siege of Raglan.
• Marriage registers from 1665 on.
• There is a list of rectors from 1352 resignation of Adam ap Llewelyn.
• Non-resident rectors over the years so there were curates until William Crawley son of a Sussex Vicar arrived in 1834.
• Monuments in the church-not many as the big landowners lived outside the parish. Bradney lists 10 but they include servants and clergy e.g. Robert Frampton from Dorset who was Rector from 1632 and of Cwmdu. He had problems with the Puritans but from 1658-1662 he was Headmaster of Monmouth Grammar School and with the Restoration he was restored to Bryngwyn and Cwmdu and he was at Bryngwyn until 1685 when he died aged 83. He was a Latin Greek and Hebrew scholar and learned Welsh. His son and grandson were Rectors of Llanfair Kilgeddin.
• William Crawley (1802-1896) was Rector of Llanfihangel Y stem Llewem from 1831 to 1858 and of Bryngwyn from 1834 to 1896. From 1844 to 1885 he was the first Archdeacon of Monmouth. He soon married a Jones-Parry from Madryn Caemarvonshire though her aunt warned her father that this young man 'has all the virtues except money' and that he had no particular prospect of church preferment. Then his father died just before the wedding. Bryngwyn Rectory had been let as a farmhouse but Crawley moved in and restored and enlarged it. He needed to as they had 3 sons and 7 daughters. After his wife died 3 of the daughters looked after him. There was no resident squire in the village so the Crawleys were the first family. He built the north aisle and the new chancel arch and
• in 1872, Crawley built the first purpose built parish school, a voluntary church school. It closed in 1977. There had been a curate Aaron Lewis who had been a licensed schoolmaster at Bryngwyn in 1673 and in the early 19th century there was an early school run by James Powell at Box-Bush cottage. When this closed Crawley set up a dame's school in a cottage. The old school bell is in the church. Crawley's last 2 remaining unmarried daughters built Plas Hendy 1904-5 near the church. 1923 A carved oak reredos was made in memory of him and his children. In 1837 he had planted an oak outside the churchyard on Victoria's accession. Around it is a stone slab seat in memory of his son and daughter-in-law accidentally drowned in the Wye at Tintem in 1899. From 1917 -1949 Joseph Jones Rector a non-English speaking North Walian. From 1949 the Vicarage was at Llanarth with Bryngwyn & Llansantffraed as part of the enlarged parish.

At Raglan were a Baptist chapel(1820) and Congregational (1842) and at Llanarth a R.C. chapel from before 1800. (1985 Regrouped with Raglan and Llandenny. Llanarth vicarage sold and Llanarth & Llansantffraed made part of the Llanddewi Rhydderch group.)
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CLYTHA
John Newman: Gwent/Monmouthshire (Pevsner) Pp 190-193. Bradney The Hundred of Raglan Vol.2 Part I Pp 1\4-121.

Population 1821-370; 1901-248.
Main Abergavenny -Raglan road built c.1800-20.
Clytha Park. Clytha has the 2 outstanding examples of late 18th century fanciful Gothic in the county and the finest early 19th cent Greek Revival house:Gothic was the choice of William Jones of Llanarth (1805) He was the 3'd son of John Jones of Llanarth and was descended from the 17th cent Davies family of Clytha. He had an early 18th cent house but after his wife's death in 1787 he improved the park with an entrance archway. Park laid out in 1790 with lodge behind built not much later. Used to be a com mill in the park. A drive swept round to emJ?hasise a diagonal view of the square house standing on its low mound. The gateway was the 18 cent version of Gothic. 4 piers with central and side arches. Colt Hoare saw it when brand new and thought it was the design of John Nash. Jones also built Clytha Castle, on the hillside to the S. The castle was a folly, Gothic and geometrical with a great view to the N. with the Skirrid, Sugar Loaf etc Tablet showing why he'd built it-in memory of his wife Elizabeth Morgan. In fact as she was the sole heir to Tredegar and left him a fortune. Lshape but central 2 storey block with higher circular stair turret the only inhabitable bit. Everything big and simple and meant to be seen from a distance. Thought for some time that John Nash designed it but accounts show it was John Davenport-the Shropshire architect and landscape gardener who'd laid out the Park in 1790. Greek was choice of heir William Jones (later Herbert). In 1862 he took the name Herbert as his nephew John Arthur Herbert of Llanarth had done. Lord Llanover didn't approve of this but it was eventually allowed.) He came of age in 1820 and while the old house remained he began its successor on a new site then pulled down the old one and it was completed in 1828 some 100 yards further from the road. Architect wanted a Greek Doric house but W.J. insisted on 2 show facades both 2 storey. A 4 column Ionic portico with a pediment stands out on the SE entrance. Columns with broad bay to left and right. Slightly later a cast iron and glass storm porch added. SW front has 7 bays, the centre 3 set forward slightly. Single storey Greek Doric columns surround a bow which rises 2 storeys under a balustrade. 7 bay NE front. NW front formed in 1957 after the removal of the service wing with conservatory. Entirely Doric interior. Impressive entrance vestibule ringed with Doric columns. 3 doors, niches and a fireplace. Very spacious stone staircase hall in the centre of the house. Skylight? Columns on landings. Dining room /Library /Drawing rooml early 18th cent wooden backstairs. Upstairs a pastoral scene in plasterwork brought there from the demolished Coldbrook Park Abergavenny. Small lake in the grounds and a D-plan kitchen garden. Beyond it a stone gateway from the demolished fannhouse of Perthir. Large cross on top must be 19th century.

William Herbert succeeded by Reginald his son who was Master of the Monmouthshire foxhounds 1886-1903. Hamlet or chapelry in the parish of Llanarth. In 12th Cent Aeddan ap Gwaethfoed Lord of Grosmont and Clytha founded the chapel ofClytha. He took the cross from Baldwin in 1188. The ruined chapel is about 100 yards from Chapel Fann which may have been the original manor house. Likely to have been a late medieval chapel like nearby churches at Trostre and Kemeys Commander. Chapel Farm 1/3 mile NE. A well preserved 16th and 17th century farmhouse with complete crnck truss. Great House'!. mile to SW. Late 16th century farmhouse enlarged in the early 17th century. Cwm Farm '!. mile S of Great House Fine farmyard complex with long barn on N side. Whitehouse Farm'!. mile SE S part a small 16th century house to which an addition made to the N end in c 1600. Most impressive thing inside is the square post and panel lined lobby with 4 arch headed doorways opening from it 2 to the 2 stair-flights and 2 to the 2 bedrooms. Little Clytha had a branch of the Morgans of Bryngwyn - Roman Catholics.

The Hill Farm near Bryngwyn had Morgans until 1864. Ty Gwyn (formerly Clytha Cottage and Clytha Lodge) The dower house of the Clytha estate. Captain Nares RN lived there but lost his wife and 5 of his 7 children 1835-6. One of his 2 remaining children became an admiral. Hill Grove formerly the Pistyll (had a spring nearby) By around 1900 part of the Clytha Estate. At foot of Coed-y-Bwnydd hill Rev John Jones and Rev Theodosius Jones lived there in 18th & 19th cents. Pistyll MSS are the manuscripts of Rev John Jones. Brynderwen c 300 acres with salmon. C] 830 owned by an Usk solicitor: then by James Greenfield ex-Pentre Abergavenny: cl860 a Major Stretton who died in 1868: Rev William Brnce, brother of ]" Lord Aberdare, died ]894: Major-General Gillespie and son Richard. There was also a forge, perhaps from Roman times, which manufactured bar -iron
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TREOWEN
"A Noble Mansion. It occupies a commanding situation from whence are surveyed some of the most interesting scenes in Monmouthshire ... A correspondent dignity pervades the whole of the interior. A staircase two yards wide, of 72 steps, with balustrades, the newels on the quarterspaces two feet round, the whole in solid oak, which still remains perfect, stands unrivalled in the Kingdom." Antiquarian Charles Heath's glowing description, written in 1787, of the Grade I listed Treowen, Monmouthshire's most unusual historic house, remains as true today as when it was written. Panelled rooms, magnificent staircases, delightful gardens, breathtaking view.;, private woodland walks and a lofty position at the far end of a half mile long drive in one of the most beautiful comers of Wales offer atmosphere, privacy and a very different adventure holiday for the discerning visitor. ...

Treowen was probably built in 1627 by William Iones after he inherited a fortune from his uncle, a London merchant. The money helped pay for what is a very large house by local standards. Not long afterwards the family decided that the rather austere look of their new mansion was not grand enough, so they added the beautiful storeyed porch on the south ITont with the Iones shield of anns and a gable embellished with strapwork. In the 1670's the family moved to Llanarth Court, near Abergavenny, which had by tradition been the residence of the eldest son. Treowen was let as a farmhouse unril it was sold to the sitting tenant in 1945..

The only other major change to Treowen throughout its history came in the 18th century when it lost the top storey of the front half of the building, giving it a rather lopsided look ITom certain angles. As Mark Girouard wrote in Country Life in 1960: "There is something very moving about the distant view of Treowen, rising suddenly, high and lonely, out of the fields. It has no park, for it has been a farm since the 17th century, but the lack of elaborate setting suits its character. It is not a sophisticated building but strong, massive and generous. The depredations of time and fallen fortune have removed a good deal, but nothing has been added everything that is there is genuine, unaltered work of its age."

... A step back into the 17th century in one of the finest unspoilt mansions in South Wales, four miles from the historic market town of Monmouth. It has been a family home from the very start and in the 17th century, a catholic and royalist one - the priest's hole on the first landing bears evidence to the dangers of its recusant past. The present owners, the Wheelock family, lived and farmed here until 1993. Despite the Imposing architecture, Treowen's halls and galleries have rung to the boisterous sounds of playing children over the centuries. But be reminded Treowen is an utterly unspoilt architectural masterpiece. It is a robust and beautiful example of another age. The facilities are comfortable and the rooms magnificent but they are as they were in William Jones' day. Though all rooms except the third floor have central heating, Treowen is still a place for sensible clothes and warm fires in winter and cool, airy summer holidays.

The mansion is surrounded by a 400 acre estate of farm and woodland with sweeping views to the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons. You can fish for trout on the pretty Trothy, a tributary of the Wye, which runs through the estate (see local map) and there is coarse fishing on a pond by the house. There are a wealth of fascinating places to see and visit within a short drive: charming towns like Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye, the ruined abbey of Tintern, an abundance of castles in this borderland region, the scenic delights of the Wye Valley, the Forest of Dean and the Black Mountains and the industrial history of the South Wales valleys and the Forest of Dean. Monmouth, which is four miles from Treowen, has the usual range of shops for a market town, the first Waitrose in Wales and ...

(Sources: See C.W.Crawley pamphlet on parish & church of Bryngwyn in the Diocese of Monmouth (1978)
Sir Joseph Bradney Hundred of Raglan Pp 103-110
Hamlets Four ed. Teilo Phillips 1990 in Gwent Record Office
The Buildings of GwentIMonmouthsire-John Newman)

Bradney, The Hundred of Raglan (p. 103)

Bryngwyn means the White Mount, taking its name from the natural elevation on which the church stands.

The parish contains 1481 acres of land and 1 acre of water. The rateable value in 1815 was 1090l, and in 1906, 1790l, 10s

The population has been as follows:
Year 1801: 218; 1811:204; 1821: 265; 1831: 300; 1841: 306: 1861: 313; 1871: 289; 1881: 294; 1891: 252; 1901: 221. The number of houses ranged from 72 in 1861 to 54 in 1901

Half a mile south-east of Bryngwyn House is an ancient encampment, of which no record remains.

At Wern-y-cwrt, where are a few cottages, is a mound. This is locally said to be the burial place of persons killed in the civil wars, and I am told that under the earthen mound is a vaulted arch of brick, beneath which are the human remains.

(partial transcription)

Resources:

Bryngwyn Church was founded in 1184. Visit Raglan Parishes: Bryngwyn for the full story

Bryngwyn Tithes: Index of /~monfamilies/tithes/bryngwyn

Bryngwyn records transcriptions are available:
BAPTISMS

MARRIAGES

1634 -1738
1725 – 1812

BURIALS
1644 - 1900

Francis Payne at Bryngwyn: The scholarship and creativity of Ffransis G. Payne . Radnorshire Society transactions 2004
...from Bryngwyn near raglan, Monmouthshire, he arranged to go as a 'pupil' to work for Miss Sophia Crawley
http://welshjournals.llgc.org.uk/browse/viewpage/llgc-id:1191402/llgc-id:1198909/llgc-id:1198940/get650/raglan

Other resources may be available from Monmouthshire Family History

Life on the Farm in 1940

CLMorgan — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:56:52 CDT

Life on the Farm 1940 The Mardy was a small self sufficient mixed farm, mainly pasture grazing for beef cattle and sheep. We had one house cow providing milk, cream and butter for the home. The large stone dairy at the side of the farmhouse was equipped with a seperater for the cream and a butter churn. Free range hens gave us eggs and the surplus sold at the gate, which was always the farmers wife’s pin money.

The early evening job was to shut the chickens up before the fox arrived. Pigs were killed on the farm for home consumption. A butcher was called in to kill and cut up the carcase. The bacon sides were laid out on the stone slabs in the dairy and treated with salt and salt petre. (hence salt still in the walls) later the bacon sides were removed to racks that hung from hooks on the kitchen ceiling to mature.

Arable fields were planted with corn and cut with a reaper and binder and the sheaves stacked in the field. When cutting the last circle in the centre of the field, the local boys were called to come in to shoot the escaping rabbits (rabbit pie next day ) The sheaves of corn were gathered and brought in by wagon to the barn..

The traveling thrashing machine which separated the grain and dispersed it into sacks which were then lifted by pulley to store in the granary above the barn. Reg Watkins (Raglan Garage) who operated the machine had his one lower arm amputated due to an accident while working the thrashing procedure. A row of potatoes, swede and peas were grown on one side of the field for local consumption

A wagon load of cider apples and windfalls were taken to the cider press at the village blacksmith, two large tapped barrels were brought back to the leanto cellar at the side of the house. Tom the farm labourer helped himself to a flagon bottle every morning and lunchtime and was never ill. Tom and his wife Alice lived in a tied cottage and she helped in the house.He rode his bike to work.

The brook gave us children lots of entertainment, we learnt to swim in a pool under the pretty little stone bridge,( no leisure centres then). Unfortunately the bridge was washed away in a flood and was unable to be replaced . We built sand castles and caught bullheads in jam jars also eels. A pack of otter hounds met at the Raglan Arms, and came along to search the brook. Huntsmen in royal blue suits and bright red socks, mounted otter masks hung on the pub walls..

Sue Boret, Llandenny resident

Llandenny World War II Evacuees

CLMorgan — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:49:38 CDT

Members of the village who had room and could cope took in evacuees. We had Billy who came from Folkestone, his mother had gone to sea and he was living with his grandparents. He was 12 when he arrived with others to be collected at Monmouth station. His family said” look sad and someone will take you”.
He settled in well and appreciated the green countryside and good wholesome food. He attended the local school for ½ day while the local children took the other ½ day.
Some bombs fell on the farm but no great damage was done and the holes left were filled in, their aim was probably ROF Glascoed. This field was also used for local flying excercises and became known as the aeroplane field. There was a search light on Llandenny walks which took 8 men to man it. There were blackout orders for us to cover the windows etc. and to economise on lighting and save batteries. Fuel was also rationed so people rode bicycles.
My father joined the ARP and was left to manage the farm and grow crops.
We also had a german POW Fritz, a hard working, helpful and pleasant man.
The Home Guard was stationed at Cefntilla and run by Lord Raglan. Some village men joined the (secret army) British Resistance Organisation. Even their wives did not know where they were stationed or what they were doing
Rationing was introduced and people registered with the local shop.4oz butter, 4oz bacon 2oz tea etc per week.Ice cream and chocolate were restricted!
Roy Silverthorne the grocer (now the PO in Raglan) called on Mondays to take the orders and fill in the ration book which had been allocated to individuals. The food box was then delivered on Thursday by Mr Hacket
Billy joined the ATC at 14 and went on to the Navy. He married a local girl Phyllis Harris.and continued to work on the farm. He never returned to Folkestone, but came to settle in Usk and worked on the railway as a driver at one stage and other jobs. He retired in Usk and was well known for his sence of humour , was well liked and helped with various odd jobs in the town. Sue Bore, Llandenny Resident

1938 - 1954 Raglan at War - FN JONES, Chief Air Warden, Raglan District

Raglan_History — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:47:12 CDT

Raglan at War
Extracts from the Diary kept by F W Jones (Guy Jones) who lived at 6 Castle Street between 1922 and his death at his home in December 1977 aged 90

April 1938 This evening being an Air Warden I am attending the first instruction. Last Sunday when Sergeant Meeds (police) asked me to attend a St John Ambulance Course on Fridays – as he wanted someone he could rely on to finish the course – I said I would go. Last night when he said he wanted me as Hon Sec I changed my mind.

April 21 Last Wednesday I was elected Chief Air Warden and I was unable to attend the very next meeting which was last night (had fallen off a step ladder in the garden) I have also called the annual meeting of the Parish Council for tonight. The result of not being able to attend either of these meetings was that my bedroom was like an audience room last night. Hubert Morris is my staunchest friend and supporter. He saw to it that I was to be the Air Warden. He was here to know what was the matter on Sunday morning. I sent for him last night and he trotted off to see Cleaves for me and came back with a message. He then found Mr Fredericks and sent him here.

April 29 Ten days in bed. The longest period since the war. Nothing very heroic about falling off steps!
August 1938 The anti gas training has concluded with an overall test and experience in a gas van and 12 of us have received silver SRP badges.

August 19 ARP is I am afraid all “baloney”. However as chief warden I have called a meeting of my 12 for next Tuesday to make arrangements for a census of required respirators (gas masks)

Sept 27 The air, or rather the newspapers, are full of the possibilities of war. At the moment I do not feel that war will come, but I am quite prepared for the emergence at any time of new factors which may cause me to alter my opinions.

Mon Oct 3 War has been averted for the moment at least. The real misfortune is not the price the Czechs have had to pay, but that the initiative in the matter of treaty revision has passed to Germany, out of the hands of Britain and France.

Jan 22 1939 Yesterday I attended a Conference of Parish Councils at Newport Town Hall as one of the Raglan delegation. I was not very enthusiastic beforehand but it was a good meeting. Maitland Watkins was chairman. Col Lucas, the Chief Constable spoke on ARP work in rural areas and quite outshone Glyn Jones, a much more practiced speaker, who spoke on national fitness. Old George Davis, aged 78, was the other delegate, and while no doubt he was entertained, he was quite out of his depth.

Jan 26 1939 Protheroe (teacher in Monmouth) is never happy except when he is miserable. Was now! He is convinced war is inevitable so let it come now – before his Roger is of military age, and be damned to every one else. I told him this morning that I though he was really disappointed that war had not been declared!

Feb 8th I have been to an ARP meeting in Llandenny this evening. I did not realise I was to be exhibit A but as Head Warden I had to address the meeting. Anyway we have got a course of lectures starting there for Wednesdays as well as another course in Raglan for Mondays. Between the two we ought to get what volunteers we need.

March 23 I have been reading Sunday’s “New Holy Alliance”. He says the German’s want victory not territory! He says also there is a vast lack of understanding of German character.

June 6th On behalf of ARP people I made a presentation to Morgan (police constable in Raglan moving to Tintern) of a fitted picnic case last night. There was a good crowd present.

August 31 (Trip to Southport Flower Show) We did not have such a good trip as last year. There were more people travelling, many naval reservist were on their way to their depots. Since last Saturday we have got out almost all the gas masks but I have not wavered in my opinion that war would be avoided until today when it was announced that evacuation of children from certain cities was to begin tomorrow. That does not look so good! We have searchlights fitted all round us! The nearest is at the Castle. There is also an emplacement for an AA gun there.

Sept 9th Well I was wrong!! I had issued 600 gas masks and last week I had the ARP post manned continuously for 48 hours. Then Cripwell the chief RDC warden and Supt Lewis told me not to wear out such enthusiasm too soon. They said they had been promised a preliminary notice prior to any actual air raid warning. They have sent us a little equipment.
Arthur Griffiths told me that Dingestow men will man the First Aid point here – one of 7 in the RDC but they have not started yet. The radio has just said the cabinet is basing its policy on a three year war!!

(Evacuees) Instead of two children we have a PS teacher named Mrs Vivian. It is only now that the LEA is wondering what could be done if a raid occurred in school time.

Sept 12 It was announced today that British troops had landed in France. We are quite a garrison town! There are 78 men camped near the Warrage. No one is allowed near enough to see what equipment they have there. On Saturday night I should say all who were not on duty came to the village. At 10.00 a lorry came down to collect the “drunks”!
The teachers who came with the evacuated children are very dissatisfied. They all want to go back. They don’t seem to realise that some must stay as long as the children do and that schools in evacuated areas are not reopening, those who return may find themselves out of a job.

Sept 16 It seems difficult to realise yet that we are at war! There are lighting restrictions and talk of rations! Bacon is not obtainable this week-end but that is about all. No casualties have been yet announced.
We are about to start school on the 18th and work one session from 9 am to 1 pm and then some evacuated children work from 1.00 to 5.00

Sept 23 In 1914 the advance of Germany through Belgium provided some excitement and “news”. This time except the sinking of the “Athenia”, and the “Courageous” there is little news of direct British interest yet!! Of course Poland has been overrun and many people would like to know Russia’s intentions.

Oct12 Chamberlain’s speech today is a refusal to even look at Hitler’s so-called peace terms! Hitler must be insane. Stalin has done him over the “alleged” agreement with Russia. Hitler must be at his wits end to get out of the mess he has landed himself in.

Oct 14 HMS Royal Oak has been sunk. Her complement was 1200 men – like Courageous. It is curious both should be old vessels – 25 years each of them but the men are young! There will be a whoop in the German news tonight though there won’t be much said about 4 U boats yesterday and Thursday being sunk. The English announcer from the German station is known as “Lord Haw-Haw” He is a source of great amusement.

Oct 21 The Germans have made a few experimental raids chiefly towards Scotland. Hitler is trying to play France off against England. He is shirking a fight with both. His aims and methods bear a close resemblance to those of Napoleon. The latter’s alliance with Russia was soon followed by war, which was the beginning of Napoleon’s undoing.
Nov 4th The government budgeted for a three year war and by the way things are dragging along it may well last that time. Prices of everything are rising. The re***se of the “The City of Flist?” by the Norwegians for a breach of their neutrality must be a bitter blow to the Nazis, unless they arranged it for an escape from embarrassment!

Feb 27 1940 I attended the second of yet another course of ARP lectures last night. Sergeant Parsons from Monmouth is the lecturer and he is certainly superior to PC Morgan.

Feb 29th Weather is colder today and we may get more snow. We are now out of anthracite (used in stove for heating and hot water) Last night’s news indicated that now our backs are against the wall – the government has reduced the manufacture of Whisky by two thirds.

March 2nd 1940 We played Dixon House and won 7-2 (his school football team) We had 4 St Mary’s boys in our team and they were a great help (evacuated school)

March 10th There has been a first aid practice here today. Nothing to do with the ARP except that we lent them some stretcher bearers! Monmouth mobile unit and two ambulances, and they, not the Raglan people, had most practice.

March 21st Everyone seems pleased that the RAF bombed Sylt in earnest in return for the shore attack on Scapa the previous day. Boredom is the greatest danger in this war so far.

April 14th Though very little news has been released it is evident the war has now started. What Hitler’s idea is in invading Denmark and Norway was is not easy to see. The invasion of Scandinavia is the greatest crime of all. Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark were the most civilised countries in the world – quiet, peaceful, peaceable, enlightened, no wealth and no poverty. They only desired to be left alone.

May 13th This war so far has given me two body blows. The first was raising the price of whisky to 16/-! The second has just fallen! Our Whitsun week’s holiday has been cut to a day and we go back tomorrow. This is due to the beginning of the German offensive in Belgium and Holland and the real beginning of the war. We shall not get even the first let alone the probable final result for some time. But Hitler seems to be going “all out” though thoughtful men think his real effort will be through Switzerland and that that will be Mussolini’s signal to do more than froth at the mouth as he has been doing for weeks. Well we shall see what we shall see!

May 14th The war news seems to indicate that the first great battle in Belgium is imminent. Cyril Caines has been wounded and is in Leicester

May 27 We have received gas proof hoods for babies. The necessity for protecting babies seems to me to be the most damnable part of the war. Colin has a small mask, a Micky mouse respirator. The battle in France still goes on. The government has now dropped a blanket of silence over it. Whatever the result I should think mass air raids will begin in about a fortnight or so. We shall then see the inside of people!!!

June 7th 1940 The Germans have won the battle in Flanders but it was a great achievement to evacuate 335 000 men after Leopold’s treachery had left us almost surrounded. Now the battle has been resumed in France, it seems as though we shall have little respite although there are small raids along the East coast nightly. We have a second batch of evacuees from Folkestone, our lot a Miss Ellis.

June 10th Well Italy have declared war on Britain and France. Well if we go under to Hitler may we give Italy a tanking first that she will not forget for generations!!! The world is tired of Hitler and Mussolini!! Hitler is mad but Mussolini!!

June 14th The Germans are in Paris but Allied armies are not broken. Still we live in serious times. The Usk road near Hampshires is half barricaded with a wall of sandbags. There is another barricade just this side of the Station Road. Church bells are not to be rung again except if Germans have been landed from planes. We have here now 25 Birmingham children, 33 Folkston children and 40 from London. I wonder what has happened to Stockholm in Paris (people he knew who had been in Raglan)

June 26th Well France has caved in – the bombing has started in earnest. We have had three warnings in the last 2 nights, I have had 7 hrs sleep since Sunday the 23rd. I am proud of my wardens – the real core of them, cheerful and competent. I am doing all night tonight to relieve H Morris.

June 29th We have had warnings now for five nights. The last three nights we have had only “yellow” or “stand by” warnings. I doubt whether we will see a red warning as this means a public warning and there has been a lot of rushing about in some towns.

July ? 1940 After 4 nights without a red warning we had one last night. The Germans, very high, came from Monmouth right over the main road. Last night’s raid was nothing in comparison with the previous night’s exhibition when we counted about 100 bombs chiefly in Bristol, Newport, Cardiff, Penarth and Barry. Two were dropped at Itton.

July 6th This week has been quiet in comparison with last week. Last night and Wednesday there was no warning. On Thursday 5 bombs dropped very near us. Later we discovered they were at Llandogo. I have had only one full night in bed in a fortnight. I am conserving the men as much as possible. PS Meads has been out three nights investigating some alleged signal lights and without anything much being said I have been about till 2 or 3 to put a bit of ginger into PC James whose idea of a night’s duty is to sleep as much as possible! I think people are beginning to realise that we aren’t such a safe area after all! London parents who have had no warnings since September are taking their evacuated children back to London for safety.

July 7th 1940 No alarm again last night although it was fine. I came in at 2.15 am. That is about my usual time. In a fortnight I have had only one full night in bed! The last “exhibition” we had was on the night of June 29-30 when Penarth had 16 bombs after Bristol had had a good pounding. The worst fright I had was Thursday last July 5-6 when the damned fellow seemed to hover overhead and then went off towards Abergavenny a little way, turned and hovered overhead again and in less than a minute dropped 5 bombs on Llandogo.

July 8th 1940 Another quiet night! As there was a reserve policeman in the station I came home at 1.0 am. I hope to have a whole night in tonight – my second in a fortnight. Hubert (Morris) will go out first and call me if things get sticky!! We have a searchlight near the Warrage that does not improve matters for us!!

July 11th 1940 I had another night in – my third!. There were four daylight warnings yesterday. A school at Aberdare was smashed – in the dinner hour! The headmaster – the only occupant – was slightly injured.

July 14 We had two warnings early last night. I was in bed at 1am. Bombs. Lights. AA and what looked like flares last night – but all distant. We had our first warning whilst in school this morning. Of course the plans were upset and altered at the last minute. Protheroe (The headmaster) finds it difficult to make a decision and still more difficult to adhere to any he makes.

July 16th I had my fourth night in last night but it was a quiet night. There was nothing except a “yellow” warning at 6 am and nothing today so far!

July 17th Another night in!

July 18th “Red” last night, two today and a “yellow”! We shall see if the invasion materialises in the next day or so.

July 19 We had two “red” warnings today. Nothing last night. George Skipp who is grade 3 medical category has been called up for service with the Auxiliary Pioneer Corps. I am sorry for although he was the youngest he was one of the best wardens.

July 22nd We had our usual abortive “Red” warnings at 2.5am this morning. We have had 25 “Red” warnings since June 25th but planes have been over us on several occasions when only “Yellow” was received.

July 27th Last night was my “night off”!!! I had just “passed away” after much suitable and expensive preparation (whisky?) when I was awakened by what I though was a plane almost on the rooftops. I got up and went to enquire why whistles had not gone. No warning had been received! Actually I took it 10.53pm.. It was the 30th “Red”! It lasted till 1.6. There was another “Yellow” at 1.23.

July 29 There was a four hour warning last night from 11.40 to 3.25! Almost one a day since they started.

August 9th Five bombs were dropped near Troy Station and farm, Monmouth, last Tuesday. Six sheep were killed and windows in the station and farm were broken. On Saturday night we had leaflets dropped here. They started at Llwynygroes and were spread fanwise from there to the Ton and Tryos where there was a thick wide covering. They were copies of Hitler’s speech on July 19th last. The same night Newport had both bombs and leaflets. Last night was the first for a long time with no warning. We had 40 “Reds” in 42 days.

August 10th I disgraced myself last night. I was not due to be called but I did not hear the whistles or 12 bombs that dropped near Abergavenny. That was only my second whole night through in 7 weeks.

August 19th Monmouth was bombed again on Friday – Saturday. Mrs Haywood was the most serious casualty and is still in hospital. Her home and business are gone as a result of a bomb which fell in the Bartons. Trellech and Llanishen also had some damage the same night.

Sept 8th There is plenty of war news. On August 31st four bombs were dropped at Treworgan Common, 2 in a field one at each end of a house which was pretty well knocked about. I was out all night and heard them whistling down and could tell from the lights that the Chepstow Road was the direction but it took a long time to find them. Last Thursday night 4 were dropped at Penyclawdd. Since I wrote last Monmouth had its third raid but no one was injured. It is remarkable how few casualties have been sustained and how little damage has been sustained in view of the number of bombs dropped.

Sept 8th Some of the “Red” warnings lately have lasted a long time. 7 hours 22 minutes being the record. Last night was our 100th! I have a bed in the former tennis club hut opposite the Police Station. This is for the night man in slack times. In addition I have another in the Beaufort Garage. I spent 6 hours in, sound asleep last Friday night in the latter.

Sept 9th Whilst London is being heavily raided we are getting a comparatively quiet time these last three nights. Last night only 2 planes went over and the 2nd and last warning was all over by 12.10am

Sept 17th 1940 Four “Reds” during the 24 hours ending at midnight has been followed by an absolutely quiet since 10pm last night 14 hours without even a “Yellow”. For eight days now air activity has been greatly reduced.
Sept 26th Last night I was out all night & it was the best night I have had. There were 2 warnings but I got 5 hours sound sleep. We have now got a little Shop??? Down on Crown Square. Have given Ponsford his shed back (former tennis shed) and we have sandbagged the place inside and out and have both beds there. We also get issued with a little rations so those who are out at least get some tea or coffee. Nights are frosty.

Oct 6th 1940 I was out all night and rain has been falling for 15 hours. On the morning of the 4th when I got to school there was a letter telling me I was appointed headmaster at Sudbrook Council School.

Oct 9th 1940 Rain has definitely set in! High winds as well have helped keep Jerry away. It is now a long time since we heard any bombs.

(from Nov 1940 FW Jones continued to live in Raglan, but usually spent Monday, Tuesday and Thursday nights in Sudbrook and worked with the Sudbrook ARP as well as Raglan)

Dec 1st I have seen plenty of bombing. From Sudbrook at the beginning of the week I saw several attacks across the water – incendiaries followed by HE. On Thursday a fighter chased a German spitting tracer bullets after him. On Thursday two oil bombs were dropped beyond Portskewett. On Friday night we had incendiaries on Brooks, Gwernithig and Berllanderi. No damage. There were more incendiaries at Llandenny. 10 heavy HE but no damage. I have got the pieces of almost a complete incendiary.

Dec 8 I went back to Sudbrook on Monday Dec 2nd and that night there was an attack on Bristol which resulted in the heaviest barrage I have seen. It lasted for 4 hours. Shrapnel was flying about, oil bombs were burning on the mud and rocks in the river and several at Beachy Point. I bomb was dropped in the Wye at Chepstow, incendiaries and HE at Grey Hill (towards Newbridge-on-Usk) and one at Mathern? I heard this one and ran for cover but it did not go off until next day.
The wet cold weather is sorting out the Raglan Wardens. The half dozen stalwarts who have borne the brunt at the start are still keeping the flag flying.

Dec 15th Wed and Thursday when I was out till 12.30 and 1.30 were frosty!! Many planes passed over on those nights but nothing dropped near us!

Dec 25 Absolutely quiet since midday yesterday. I am going to do night duty with Hubert tonight giving Charlie Hyam a night off. We have now done 6 months with at least one warden on duty every night. Hubert is full of courage to the top of his head but he is ageing now.

Dec 27 Another quiet night. Sergt Jones is the only policeman we can get on with. Yates is a baby, Meeks is a misery and both are typical policemen – like parsons, they expect everything for nothing!! Yates has completely torn the piece (peace?) for summoning Doggett (landlord of the Beaufort for breaking blackout regulations) He is on our list of wardens. Although he is not on the rota he has given us a lot of help and he is most careful and conscientious about lights, whilst Old Silverthorne (Old shop, now the Post office) and Cleaves (Draper’s shop) have been most careless and have got away with it.

Jan 1st 1941 We have had several quiet nights. Probably the weather has been responsible.

Jan 3rd Cardiff had the Blitz last night.

Jan 4th Bristol had raid last night

Jan 5th Heavy raids all night somewhere. Bombs reported at Trellech and Llantilio again.

Jan 9th There was a short warning from 2 – 2.20. I was out till midnight when the evening “all clear” went after several quiet nights.

Jan 17th Very cold. Bristol district had its worst raid last night. It lasted all night. We saw everything, incendiaries, HE, Flash, smoke rockets, frozen exhausts marking the track of planes etc.

Jan 19th There was a short warning tonight. What a night. We heard nothing so it may have been a false alarm.

Jan 30 We have had a few warnings this week but no planes have been heard.

Feb 8th There was an air raid warning at mid day. There is an epidemic of measles at Sudbrook. Yesterday we had 38 out of 97 present (no measles vaccine in 1941)

Feb 21st “Alerts” last night and the night before.

March 7th Cardiff had a Blitz on Monday and Tuesday nights.

March 17th I returned last night to “enjoy” the worst night Sudbrook has had. Gunfire was continuous from 9.0 to 4.30 am and two flares were dropped over us. Few bombs were dropped. It seems that the guns frustrated attacks on Bristol.

March 18 No warning last night but a bomb exploded this morning and woke me at 4.0 am.

March 26 We lost school time at the beginning and the end of the day. The afternoon warning lasted from 3.50 – 6.0

March 30 A fire was started at Avonmouth last night and was still smoking this afternoon.

April 2nd We have had no warnings for some time but the weather has been very miserable.

April 9th Attacks on Bristol on two successive nights. Not much activity here (Raglan) last night.

April 25 Nothing much to write about. Easter holidays have come and gone. There has been little aerial activity in this region.

April 29 Short warning last night but little activity.

May 11th The plan of German bombing lately seems to suggest that they are again attempting the preliminaries of an invasion.

May 14th Air activity has quietened down a good deal this week. The great news is Rudolph Hess landing in Scotland. I hope I shall live another 20 years. By that time we shall know a lot that is unexplained now.

May 21 A “P??s Moth” training plane came down in the river this evening. Two men lost their lives.

May 22 No trace of the bodies of the two men have been found. The plane has been carried by the tide to a point opposite the pumping station where it was visible for about an hour today.

June 3rd An unexploded bomb near Usk has closed the top road between Raglan and Usk. Gunfire on Friday night shook Raglan as much as Sudbrook gets shaken.

June 11th A short warning about 5 minutes this evening, the first for a week.

June 22nd Germany has attacked Russia today. It will suit the British book for that to be a long and indecisive struggle. No one can have any sympathy with Russia.

July 5th Russia is surprising everyone by the fight she is giving Germany. There is nothing decisive yet.

July 19th There has been little air activity since the Russian war started. There were a couple of day warnings last week but there is only an average of one a week at night. Perhaps we have to wait for the longer nights now.

July 25 Still no air raids!

Aug 7th There was a daylight warning yesterday, the first for three weeks, day or night.

Oct 6th No warnings have been received for a long time. The Germans continue to press on in Russia but their victories may be losing the war for them through their casualties which must be enormous.

October 7th Warnings two nights running. Last night nothing was hear but there was firing tonight.

Oct 9th Rogerstone is reported to have been the worst of the raids the night before last, 11 people being killed. The bomb or mine as is reported – dropped near Rogerstone Church. There are many houses there. When I knew Rogerstone there were only fields.

Nov 10th We have had no warnings for over a week. All signs seem to point to the turning point of the war. The resistance of the Russians, our increasing air offensive and Hitler’s almost apologetic speech. America seems to be taking the political initiative. There are some puzzles for the ordinary man e.g. why since Finland and Romania are fighting Russia we have not declared war on these countries.

Nov 1941 We must start here in the interests of economy. I have had this book by me for a long time but I do not know when I shall ever get another. (This was written on the plain unlined front page of a new notebook. Wartime shortages meant no new books were available)

Nov 24 There was a warning last night, the first for three weeks. War seems to have drifted away from us temporarily at least. Russia is resisting still but is exacting a heavy price from the Germans and we seem to be moving in Libya again.

Dec 11th Japan has got off to a flying start. Sunk the” Prince of Wales” and “Repulse” and landed in several Allied lands.

Dec 25th 1941 I did all night duty last night to relieve Charlie Hyam. Again we have managed a pre war Christmas as regards food. Drink is a different matter.

Feb 1st 1942 Our Raglan post is now pretty well equipped. Each of the fifteen of us has a mackintosh, overalls and boots and we have 9 steel helmets and 9 CD respirators.

Feb 6th I have now shifted my bed upstairs. (During the blitz many people slept in shelters or the lowest safest part of the house)

April 12th There was a little air activity last week but officially the wardens knew nothing. Apparently we do not function until a bomb drops in Raglan.

April 26th There have been some warnings but no bombs very near. I turned out at Sudbrook one night. At Raglan ARP seems a wash out. The wardens never know when there is an”alert”. Hubert goes nightly to the Police Station and asks to be called if a warning comes, but they never do let him know. It is a pity they ever stopped us manning the post.

May 20th This morning Colin (his grandson aged 3 years 8 months) and I ascended the Rholben ( a step on the Sugarloaf), his first mountain. He has been agitating to climb a mountain for some time. We got back just in time because it had rained heavily since 2pm. (The interest is what he did not record, that a German plane had flown over and he and Colin had run through bracken and hid behind a stone wall)

July 4th I have just read that without radio Hitler could not have conquered the German mind. If that is true without radio there would have been no war.

Aug 2nd We have a new ????? announcement for the holidays. Schools are closed for August but they have to be opened from 4th to the 31st for any children who may present themselves, the idea being that no woman shall be prevented from doing her war work because she has children to look after. We have made a rota whereby 5 of us will put in 4 days each, but I don’t expect any children apart from the evacuees. There have been just four “Alerts” this week, though no bombs were dropped locally.

Dec 22nd Four months lapse! I have not entered much this year, which however has been eventful and which history will doubtless declare to a critical year and the turning point of the war.

May 22nd 1943 Last Tuesday morning – 2.45 am we had the longest air raid we have known for some time, Cardiff being the chief target. Two soldiers were killed and three injured at a gun site at Nash
As a diary this is a “washout”. So is the weather!

Nov 5th 1943 (Regarding Sudbrook School where he was headmaster) There have been 18 changes of staff since this time last year (Staff were called up or moved to war work. Evacuees and staff came and went. Raglan had far fewer changes with Head Master Lambert Jones, Mrs Jones and Mrs Hackett not moving)

Sept 30th 1944 On September 6th I had my spectacles. I had not looked forward to them with much enthusiasm but I must confess I find them of great help with small print of which we now get so much in an attempt to make the greatest use of available paper.

May 5th 1945 Except for a few formalities the European war is over.

May 7th 1945 All this afternoon the BBC has been giving indications that it is only a matter of hours before Mr Churchill announces VE Day. Flags are up all over the village, the Union Jack on the church tower indicating that someone is in distress.

May 8th 1945 VE Day! Mr Churchill makes the formal announcement at 3pm! Five years, eight months and five days.

May 9th This afternoon a combined religious service was held in Mr Parry’s paddock followed by children’s sports and a tea – a magnificent spread for everybody! At very short notice with the help of Mr W J Bradley (Castle Farm) I arranged to have a bonfire in the Parks. Mr Bradley built a monster fire. He also reported that Hitler was confined in the Castle! Later it was stated that he had escaped and Raglan home Guard were hunting for him. At 9.50 pm shouting and shots were heard in the grounds. Then from the main entrance a mounted policeman emerged, followed by 2 home Guards dragging the villain. He was wired to a pole sticking out above the fire. The four little boys ;- Colin Powell, Graham Townsend, Reggie Davies and Peter Weare simultaneously ignited the four sides of the pile and up she went!

The fire was still blazing at 1.0 am and was still smouldering at 4.0 pm the next day. Mrs Hook and Mrs Lumley (shopkeepers in Castle Street) each contributed some fireworks and we were there till 11.15pm. None of the children under 10 had ever seen fireworks.

Aug 14th 1945 VJ Day. Japan has accepted the Poterdam Declaration. No organised celebrations this time. Last night there were a few bonfires. We had one at the bottom of the garden and some fireworks.

June 9 1946 Victory day celebrations yesterday. Tea and sports for the children with fireworks at night were the chief items at Raglan. The brass band was resuscitated for the occasion. Rain spoilt part of the day. Colin won the sack race.

June 15th 1946 (Trip to London) #we saw the flood lighting. I have never seen anything more beautiful than Buckingham Palace in rose madder with the flag pole in gold, and two search lights making the V sign from the roof. Then for the first time since 1939 the Trafalgar Square fountains were playing. The red and blue lights were constantly changing and the water was sometimes red and sometimes blue and sometimes mauve.

June 7th 1949 Wardens had a reunion on December 29th. 14 were present.

July 3rd 1954 All food rationing ended today – after 14½ years.

(Transcribed by Colin Powell, Raglan)

Raglan Village

Raglan_History — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:19:35 CDT

The village of Raglan may have derived its name from either: Rhaglaw, (WELSH meaning ‘The seat of the Chief Governor of the District’) or Rhagland (WELSH derived from rhag ‘fore’ and glan ‘bank’, hence ‘rampart’).

St Cadoc’s Church was planted here in the 6th Century. The earliest market in Raglan is recorded in 1354. In 1465 a weekly market at the Market Cross at Beaufort Square was established at Raglan with a fair held twice a year in May and October. In the large space around this stone the markets were held, the base of the cross doubtless forming the table on which bargains were struck. Another smaller sheep market was held outside the Ship Inn on the High Street. Over the years, the ‘Sheep Inn’ became the Ship Inn’.

Today Raglan is described as a village. In the 17th Century, stocks and a whipping post were used for punishment. By 1632, a court house was established on the High Street. In recent times, the old court house has been used at various times as a jail, police station, restaurant and currently, a private residence.

Raglan Castle was besieged for two months from 3 June to 19 August 1646 by a strong force of Parliamentarians. We have few records of the impact of the siege on the village. Elizabeth Purston wrote in 1646 of the besieged royalists burning Raglan town to the ground and “its stately steeple levelled with the earth.”

After the castle was despoiled in 1646, the link between castle and village was severed. Raglan village continued to thrive and prosper as a close-knit farming community.
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1867 Restoration of St Cadoc's Church

Raglan_History — Tue, 14 May 2013 16:34:51 CDT

RESTORATION OF ST CADOC'S CHURCH, Wyatt, Arthur Montague

8 June, 1867: County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser.
RESTORATION OF THE CHURCH.
On Friday, May 31st, a parish meeting was held in the Vestry-room, in accordance with a notice which had been posted on the church door. The Rev. A. M. Wyatt was in the chair, and opened the meeting by saying, that the present was one of the most, if not the most, interesting parish meetings which had been held in Raglan for more than 200 years.

At the time of the siege of Raglan, the church was held by a Roman Catholic, and from documents obtained from Lord Raglan and other persons, he had found that the church was then in perfect repair; the windows being formed of stained glass, the monuments, which were exquisite, were quite perfect, the floor paved with encaustic tiles, and the tower being garnished with a pinnacle on each corner, while the preacher's cross was in a state equal to when it was turned out of the hands of the sculptor, but all these things were mutilated during the great rebellion, by the army under Fairfax, and even now there was a perforation in the tower, which they had made to overlook what was going on in the castle. These remarks had been made to lead to the subject for which the meeting had been called.

He said that he had been in Raglan about two-and-a-half years, and during that time he had been labouring to obtain money for restoring the church, and without taking credit to himself he must say he had been eminently successful. He had collected very nearly £1,800, and the greater part of that sum he had now in the banker's hands.

He then produced the plans, which showed that a thorough restoration was contemplated, and that it was to be enlarged on the north side. Some graves would have been disturbed by this, and he had obtained a faculty, which cost £20, for removing the bodies. He next referred to the contracts, and said that a great deal of unpleasantness had arisen in consequence of a rumour which some unscrupulous person had set abroad, that favour had been shown in selecting the contractor, and that attention had not been given to the merits of the tenders. He, therefore, would lay the matter before the meeting. There were three tenders Marquis and Munroe, Bristol, £1999 Mr. Hoskins, Abergavenny, £1926; Mr. Roberts, Monmouth, £1920. At the first glance it would be supposed Mr. Roberts had made the lowest tender, and that he should have had the contract, but the architects found that Mr. Hoskins had tendered for £22, for staining the seats. This was a separate contract, given to Mr. Jones, Raglan, and as the architects struck out another item in Mr. Hoskin's tender, £3, it brought it down to £1901, for which sum he had agreed to do the work.

There were several other things to be done heating, paving, seating, fencing the churchyard, &c., and there was a deficiency of some £ 700. It was to ask their aid that this meeting had been called. He did not wish them to give him a penny towards beautifying his church, no not even to purchase a hassock. What he wished them to do was for their own convenience; for their own necessity; for the good of dissenters as well as churchmen. The clock tower was in a state of decay, and as Miss Bosanquet had promised one or two new faces to it, he thought it should be repaired. Every one knew that it was painful to bury, as a grave could not be dug without turning up quantities of bones, and, therefore, it had been found, necessary to enlarge the church-yard. It was for these purposes that he asked their aid, and when they came to consider what had been done by others, they could scarcely fail to see it was their duty to assist.

He had been considering that it would be best to make this a voluntary rate, to extend over three, four, or five years. What he asked them for was £200, and he would undertake to raise the remaining £500. A l0d. rate would raise the required sum, but he found that no banker, or any of the societies, would advance the money if a voluntary rate were made, while any of them were willing to do so if a compulsory rate were levied. If the voluntary system were adopted, the money would have to be raised in one year, while, if the compulsory system were agreed upon, the rate might extend over four or five years. The first would be very heavy while the latter would be scarcely felt.

Mr. C. Forward very strongly objected to the compulsory system of rating, and said he did not see why he, being a dissenter, should be called upon to assist in restoring the church. He said that if voluntary contributions were accepted, he was willing to give as many pounds as his rates would be shillings, but he characterized the compulsory system as tyranny, to which he declared he would never submit. He also said he was fully convinced that the money could be raised on the voluntary system.

The rev. Chairman said Mr. Forward would not, or could not, understand what he had said. He only asked the parish for money for their own necessity. Not one penny of what he asked for should be expended in beautifying the church. All that he wished to do with the money was to restore the clock tower and fence the new ground thrown into the churchyard; and these things would benefit dissenters equally with churchmen. If the voluntary system were decided upon, the £200 would have to be raised in one year, and if Mr. Forward would guarantee upon paper the collection of that sum, he (the chairman) would be the last person in the world to insist upon a compulsory rate.

Mr. Jones also opposed a compulsory rate, and said that the Chairman was only paying his people an ill compliment to ask for a rate at all—that he mistrusted them - that, in fact, he said, "You must pay a rate." Mr. Jones endorsed the opinion of Mr. Forward, that the money required could be raised by voluntary contributions.

The Chairman made a similar offer to Mr. Jones to the one he had made to Mr. Forward; said he mistrusted no one; that if the money were raised as Mr. Jones wished, it would would have to be collected within the year, and this would make it very heavy for the parishioners, while, if the compulsory system were adopted, the rate might extend over four or five years, and so would be scarcely felt.

Mr. Jones wished to know how the remainder of the £700 was to be made up if another rate were to be asked for.

The rev. Chairman said he generally tried to do his business a little more above board than that, and he thought they might safely leave to a man who had collected £1800, the risk of obtaining £500 more.

Mr. W. Lloyd said he thought he had done his duty, and that the parishioners should do theirs, but they didn't like the idea of paying a 10d. rate in one year, he proposed a10d. rate, to extend over five years.

Mr. Mc.Master seconded this proposition. Mr. Forward said he was quite sure restraint had been used if the parish were polled and no restraint used, he should have a majority on his side. As an amendment he proposed that the money be raised by voluntary contributions. Mr. Jenkins, Wellsbrook House, seconded this. Before putting the motion to the meeting, the Chairman said he believed Mr. Forward, in speaking of restraint, was referring to a rumour that Mr. O. A. Wyatt, of Troy, was to be present at that meeting. He had so intended, but on after consideration, he thought his presence there might be misconstrued, and so had determined to stay away till the church rate was settled.

The amendment was then put to the meeting, and three votes were given in favor of it. The original proposition was then put, and carried by a large majority.

10 August 1867: County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertiser.

RAGLAN. NEWS. PARISH MEETING. —On Friday, the 2nd August, a parish meeting was held in the National Schoolroom, Raglan, to take into consideration the advisability of borrowing a sum of money, not exceeding £200 on the security of themselves church rates, towards defraying the expenses of restoring the church tower and enclosing and consecrating the new burying ground. Our readers will perhaps remember that a meeting similar to this was held in the month of May, and that it was then decided to borrow £200 on the security of the rates, and that this should be repaid by a ten-penny rate, which should extend over five years, that is, by a two-penny rate for five years This resolution it has been found necessary to set aside, because Mr. J. Jones, one of the overseers, thinking the rate to be illegal, has refused to sign the petition to the Government Loan Office, for the loan of the money. We must do Mr. Jones the justice to say that he offered to lend the money himself, at four per cent per annum, on the security of the vicar's promissory note, but not on that of the church rates. It was hardly to be expected that Mr. Wyatt would give his promise to pay, and as the money could not be obtained from the Government without Mr. Jones' signature, another meeting was convened, when the Rev. A. M. Wyatt very generously offered to lend the sum required without interest, and instead of £200 to take £180, the same to be repaid by a nine-penny rate made to extend over three years. This very kind act of Mr. Wyatt's has added nearly £50 to his already handsome donation of £100 towards the restoration of the church.

County Observer and Monmouthshire Central Advertis… — 29 August 1868
RE-OPENING OF RAGLAN CHURCH.
The church of St. Cadocas, Raglan, which for upwards of twelve months has been closed for the purpose of a thorough restoration, was on Thursday last re-opened. The present Vicar, the Rev. A. M. Wyatt, has only held the living between three and four years, but during that time has been indefatigable in raising subscriptions for the good work which is now happily brought to a close. Some fifteen months ago the church was in a most wretched state, and had more the appearance of a barn than of a church, and it was estimated that some £ 2,000 were required for restoring it. Tenders for the work were solicited, and that of Mr. J. Hoskins, of Abergavenny, was accepted.

The Rev. A. M. Wyatt undertook the arduous office of clerk of the works, and under his direction the work has been so successfully completed that those who subscribed towards it must be delighted at the almost fairy-like transformation which has been effected.

The tower, which at some time had been garnished with pinnacles, but which in 1867 was minus these ornaments, has had four more beautiful foliated ones added to the corners. The body of the tower and the church has been cleaned and pointed.

Inside the building the walls have had the plaster cleared away, and are now pointed with mortar of a stone colour, being enlivened by the sides of the windows being pointed with red. A new north aisle, capable of holding- some 80 persons, has been added, and is handsomely ornamented by two beautiful freestone arches and pillars, and by a stained open wood work ceiling.

The Beaufort chapel and chancel have been restored at the expense of the Duke of Beaufort, and it is here where the principal part of the decorations have been added. The ceilings of both are circular, and are pannelled with stained boards, and that of the chancel is beautifully decorated and enlivened by embossed gilt carvings, in which the monograms IHS and AO figure largely.

In the Beaufort chapel over the mutilated figures of two personages, a male and female, supposed to be representations of Edward, 4th Earl of Worcester, and his wife, His Grace the Duke of Beaufort has had a brass plate mounted on black marble fixed in the wall. The monument is surmounted with the arms of the Somersets, and underneath is the following inscription "This and other elaborate monuments to the memory of the Somerset family, who are interred in this chapel, were ruthlessly destroyed by the Parliamentary soldiers after the siege of Raglan Castle, in 1640. To repair as far as possible the loss of such records this tablet has been placed here by Henry, 8th Duke of Beaufort, who at the same time, restored this chancel, and the adjoining chancel, A.D. 1868.

In the vaults beneath are interred the remains of
• William 3rd Earl of Worcester, K.G., died 21st Feb., 1589.
• Edward, 4th Earl of Worcester, K.G., died 3rd of March, 1627.
• Elizabeth, his wife, daughter of Francis Hastings, Earl of Huntingdonshire, died 1621.
• Edward, 6th Earl, and 2nd Marquis of Worcester, died 3rd April, 1667.
• Mary, daughter of Edward, 6th Earl, by his 2nd wife died in infancy.
• Charles, 2nd son of Henry, 7th Earl, 3rd Marquis, and 1st Duke of Beaufort, died 13th July, 1698.
• Edward, 3rd son of the above, died in infancy.
• Henry, 4th son of the above,died 1st April, 1667.
• Elizabeth, eldest daughter of the above.
• Rebecca, wife of Charles, Marquis of Worcester, eldest son of Henry, 1st Duke of Beaufort, died July 27, aged 44.
• Mary, daughter of Charles, 2nd Duke of Beaufort, died in her infancy, 1685.
• John, 3rd son of Charles, 2nd duke of Beaufort, died 31st Dec., 1704.

On the Western side of this monument is a painted window of four divisions, which was placed in the church in the year 1860, in commemoration of the late Lord Raglan, and describes the engagements in which he took part. The inscription runs as follows :—
• Served in DENMARK, 1807. Peninsula, Fuentes, D'Onor, Badajoz, Vittoria, Nevilles, Orthes ,,, Toulouse. Quartre Bras. Waterloo.
• SOMERSET, Portcullis ARMS, with motto; 'Mutare vel timere sperno." Born, 1788.
• RAGLAN, ARMS with motto, Died, 1855.
• CRIMEA, Alma, Balaklava, Inkerman, Sebastopol, In Memoriam
• Five and Forty Sergeants promoted in L. T. Corps, from all branches of the service, for, distinguished conduct under F.M. the Lord Raglan, have, aided by their brother officers, placed this window to his memory, out of Gratitude & Love.
This window has been removed from the east end to this place, and a large plain white glass window, the only plain one in the church, now occupies its place.

In the east end of the chancel a beautiful stained glass memorial window has been placed by Mrs. Morgan, Blue Broom, to the memory of her husband. The subjects in the window being the Birth, the Crucifixion, the Resurrection," and the Ascension of our Lord. The sacrarium and the chancel together, with the Beaufort chapel, are beautifully paved with Broseley tiles.

All the other windows are of opaque white and buff tinted glass, with several circular pieces down the centre of each compartment bearing alternatively the letters I.H.S., and the Alpha and Omega of the Greek alphabet, these circles as well as the compartments have all narrow borders of crimson glass.

The window behind the pulpit is formed of small diamond squares on each of which the Alpha and Omega are inscribed.

The communion table is constructed of old oaken panels, which have been polished and beautifully decorated with monograms,-a cross and crown in gilt, and with the text, "A Contrite Heart," "0 God thou wilt not despise," carved in the wood, and pricked out in white.

Right and left of the table the walls are panelled with polished oak boards, which are also beautifully enlivened by gilt carved monograms and designs. On the top of the table is placed a handsome crimson altar cloth, with crimson and gold fringes, the gift of Mrs. A. M. Wyatt.

On the pillars which form the gateway into the sacrarium are fixed two large and handsome candlesticks. Below the rails are placed the choir seats and the harmonium, and immediately below these are the reading stalls, one on either side, and each of them made to seat two clergymen. In the middle of the aisle is a beautiful lectern.

The pulpit is placed in the south eastern corner of the nave. It is of carved oak, on a stone basis, and is the design of the Rev. A. M. Wyatt. The middle panel is an oval design, having for its centre a gilt key, with the text, He that hath the key of David," carved round it, and pricked in white. Round the top of the pulpit the text." Blessed are they that hear the Word of God and keep it," is also carved and pricked out in white. The pulpit is entered by means of an old stone staircase, which was discovered after the work of restoration commenced, and which in Roman Catholic days led to the rood loft.

In the reading stalls, commencing on the left, and ending on the right, is carved-" 0 come let us worship and fall down, and kneel before, the Lord our Maker."

In the nave the ceiling is of plaster-cream colored -of a circular formation, and relieved by stained and polished ribs.

The old and ugly gallery has been removed from the church, and the entrance, which in 1867 was under the tower at the west end, has been once more removed to its original position on the south side of the church, and what till lately formed the vestry, is now again used as the porch, while a small vestry has been built on to the south side of the chancel.

The two entrances into the churchyard have been stopped, and now there is one handsome lich gate as an entrance facing the porch. A new piece has been added to the east end of the churchyard, and is nicely bordered by shrubs.

Prior to the restoration, the church was filled with unsightly and uneasy box pews, but now there is accommodation for some 350 people, and every seat is free, and more than that, very comfortable. The building is lighted by six handsome chandeliers.

By the advertisement it will be seen that there were to be two days opening, and on Thursday morning a large and fashionable congregation of nearly 500 assembled to hear the Bishop of Llandaff preach. The clergy met in the infant school-room, and after robing, formed themselves into a procession, and proceeded to the church.

MORNING SERVICE,
• Introductory Prayers Rev. E. Davies, Raglan Psalms
• Rev. A, M. Wyatt, Raglan
• First Lesson Rev. Harding, Monmouth
• Second Lesson Rev. J. Meyrick Jones, M.A. (Oxon)
• Prayers after Benedictus .Rev. A. M. Wyatt, Raglan
• Communion Service Lord Bishop of Llandaff
• Epistle Archdeacon Crawley
• Gospel and to end of Communion Service Lord Bishop of Llandaff.
• Offertory Sentences Archdeacon Crawley.

The sermon, preached by the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, from the text, II Corinthians 3rd chap., 8th ver., "The ministrations of the Spirit," was a masterly essay of a strictly theological character, but wound up with an eloquent appeal for the aid of the congregation, in paying the sum of £400, which the Building committee are short of. The collection amounted to £60 17s. 6d.

Among the congregation we noticed-
• Her Grace the Duchess of Beaufort,
• Right Hon. Lord Raglan,
• Octavius Morgan, Esq., M.P.,
• Ven. Archdeacon Crawley (Monmouth),
• Ven. Archdeacon Sleaman (Gibraltar),
• Revds. A. M. Wyatt and E. Davies (Raglan), —
• Harding (Monmouth),
• W. Price (Llanarth),
• B. Somerset (Mitchel Troy)
• W. Featham (Penrhos),
• Gosling (Dingestow),
• Mann (Tregare),
• James Oakley (Trelleck),
• John Oakley, Owen Tudor (Wyesham), who presided at the harmonium;
• C. J. E. Walkey (Llantrissent).
• R. Jackson (Monmouth),
• K. Homfray (Pen-y-clawdd),
• J. Meyrick Jones, &c.;
• Dr. Wilson, Monmouth;
• C. Prothero, Esq., Newport;
• Mrs, Roils and Miss Steward, Croft-y-bwla,
• R. Eastham, Esq., and
• Mrs. Williams, Coed Cefn;
• Mrs. A. M. Wyatt, Raglan;
• Miss Arney, Monmouth;
• Mrs. Homfray, Penyclawdd;
• Mrs. Morgan and party, Blue Broom;
• J. Cuxon, Esq,, and Lady Blake;
• Miss A, M. Bosanquet, Raglan;
• J. Powell, Esq., and Miss Powell, Raglan;
• F. Sparkes, Esq.;
• Captain J. O. and Mrs. Carnegy, Raglan vicarage;
• Misses Crawley (2), Bryngwyn Rectory;
• W. McMaster, Esq., Mrs., and Miss McMaster, Raglan Castle;
• Mrs. Higgins, Monmouth;
• Miss Roberts; Mrs. Tippies; Mrs. Edwards, Raglan;
• Mr. T. Stephens and family, Pen-y- park;
• Mr. W. Lloyd and family, Cefn Coch;
• Mr. and Mrs. W. Lane;
• Mr. J. Steed, Raglan
• Mr. W. Morgan and family, Lodge, Raglan;
• Mr, and Mrs. T. Morgan, Berllanderry;
• Mr. and Mrs. J. Hoskins, Abergavenny;
• S, Hallen, Esq., and Mrs. Hallen, Newport;
• Mr. T. and Mrs, Edwards, Race, Pontypool;
• Misses Pritchard (2), Llandenny; &c-, &c,
• After the morning service the Bishop and clergy proceeded to consecrate the new burying ground,

THE AFTERNOON SERVICE.
For this service a congregation nearly as large as that of the morning met together, and the clergy having assembled in the Infant school-room and robed, were headed by the churchwardens, Captain J. O. Carnegy and Mr. T. Jones, and proceeded to the church.

ORDER OF SERVICE.
• Introductory Prayers Rev. A. M. Wyatt, Raglan
• Psalms. Rev. B. Davies, Raglan
• First Lesson Rev. W. Featham, Penrhos
• Second Lesson Rev. E. Everett, Rockfield
• Prayers to end of Service. Rev. A. M. Wyatt, Raglan
• Benediction.Lord Bishop of Llandaff
• The sermon was preached by the Rev. B. Somerset, rector of Mitchel Troy and Cwmcarvan, from 105th Psalm, 2nd verse, "As the mountains are round about Jerusalem so the Lord is round about His people, from henceforth for evermore." After attracting the attention of his hearers to the beauty of the simile in his text, the preacher went on to draw a comparison between the state of Raglan church two years ago and its state now, inferring from this that God is still round about His people." He then made a powerful appeal for help in liquidating the debt still upon the church, and said that it would be a shame to the parish and also to the county to leave this money to be paid by the building committee, who had already given largely, both of their time and money, towards restoring an old and time-honored edifice, which at one time had been battered because it was connected with a family who to the last had striven to uphold, not only their king, but also the national church of England. He next proceeded in a political strain to rouse his hearers to action against the dis-establishment and dis-endowment of the Irish Church, assuring them that this once effected, the Church of England would be attacked. He told his hearers they should not leave the Church to take care of itself. In Jewish times, if God wished to perform any work for his people, he sent them special notice to "stand still," and behold his work, but often and often he left them to help themselves. So with regard to the Church. They must fight against the dis-establishment, and they may be sure God would help them, and that He will indeed be about His people," The collection amounted to a little over £10, making for the day rather more than £71

25 September 1869
RAGLAN. GRAND AMATEUR CONCERT AT RAGLAN CASTLE. Some 12 months ago we noticed the re-opening of Raglan Church, after the work of restoration had been completed, and gave a description of the improvements. &c., in this fine edifice. A large amount of money was expended upon the restoration, but the church is still in debt. By the exertions of the Rev. A. M. Wyatt, vicar of the parish, a concert was arranged in aid of the "restoration fund," at which a number of distinguished lady and gentlemen amateurs kindly consented to give their services. On Tuesday last the concert came off in the spacious pavilion, erected within the grounds of Raglan Castle, for the Archery Club. The early part of the day was very fine, but about two o'clock the sky became rather overcast, and a few drops of rain fell. Fortunately, the clouds cleared away, and the afternoon turned out to be a fine one, but no doubt the threatening aspect of the sky deterred a number of visitors from a distance from attending. The reser- ved seats were filled, but a good number of the unreserved were vacant. The assemblage was a most brilliant one, including the nobility, and leading gentry of the county. Amongst those present we observed the Duke and Duchess of Beaufort, Lady Blanche, and Lords Henry and Fitzroy Somerset; Earl and Countess of Mar; Mrs. and Miss Hanbury Leigh; Rev. Boscawen Somerset; Archdeacon and the Misses Crawley; Rev C. T. and Mrs Salisbury; Rev. J. and Mrs. Cadwallader, and party; Rev. W. Price, Llangwm; Rev. E. F. and Miss Arney; Rev. J. T. and Mrs. Harding; Rev. J. and Mrs. Lloyd; Rev. T. and Miss Prothero, Malpas, Rev. J. and the Misses Blower, Gwernesney, Rev. Ellis, Mrs, and Miss Everett; Rev. J. and Miss Mann, Tregare; Rev. A. M. and Mrs. Wyatt; Rev. E. Davies; and Rev. E. Peny; Mr. and Miss Bosanquet; Mr. Walter Bosanquet; Mr. Arthur Bosanquet; Mrs. Hume Nicholl, Usk, and party; Mr H. H. Dodgson & party, Usk; Mr. C. Prothero, -Llangibby Castle; Mr. T. Cordes and party, Bryn Glas Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rolls, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Master; Major and Mrs. King; Mrs. and the Misses Price, Llanarth; Mr. and the Misses Wyatt, Troy House; Mrs. Morgan, Blue Broom Miss Powell; Mrs. Jenkins, Wiles- brook Mrs. Carlisle; Dr. and Mrs. Willis, Mon- mouth; Mr. Bannerman and party; Miss Bucking- ham, Llanllowell; Miss Lloyd, Gwernvale; Mr. and Mrs. and Miss Phillips, the Grange, Raglan. It would be invidious for us to single out any of the performers for individual criticism, and we will therefore content ourselves with saying that a well merited round of applause greeted each performer. Lady Blanche and Lord Henry Somerset, at the conclusion of their piano-forte duett, which was well rendered, were loudly applauded. Lord Mar, in his violin solos, was quite at home, and the lightness and delicacy of touch in some of the soft parts, stamped him as thoroughly master of the instrument. Miss Prothero's songs were well received, and at the conclusion of What will you do love an encore was demanded. Mr. Alexander Rolls sang the songs allotted to him with much expression, and in the song Shadows," which was sung with touching pathos, he was much applauded. Lord Mar sung Let me sing to thee in a pleasing style. The selection of airs played on the piano-forte and harmonium by Lord Henry Somerset was well received by the audience, and evoked special marks of appreciation. The following is the programme:— PAET I. Duett, Pianoforte The Misses Price, Song—" Never mind the rest" Mr. J. Allan Rolls, Trio—" Memory "Mrs. Harding, Miss Prothero, and Mr. J. Allan Rolls. Solo. Violin-Lord Mar-Pianoforte Accompaniment, Lady Mar. Song—" Ou Voulez vous Aller," Miss Prothero, Song—" My Pretty Jane" Mr. Alexander Rolls. Duett, Pianoforte and Harmonium—Lady Blanche and Lord Henry Somerset. TART II. Solo, Violin-Lord Mar,- Pianoforte Accompaniment, Miss Hamilton. Song—"What will you do love" Miss Prothero. Duett Miss Prothero and Miss Harding. oSong-H Let me sing to thee" Lord Mar. Pianoforte and Harmonium—Airs—Lord Hy. Somerset. Song—"Shadows .Mr. Alexander Rolls- Trio, Violin, Pianoforte, and Harmonium—Lord Mar, Lady Mar, and Miss Hamilton. Glee-Mrs. Harding, Miss Prothero, Lord Mar, Mr. John Allan Rolls, and Rev. J, T. Harding. God save the Queen." At the conclusion of the concert some of the visitors joined in games of croquet, etc., and others spent the remainder of the evening in wandering about the mag- nificent ruins, and enjoying the delightful prospects afforded from some of the towers. We are enabled to state that the proceeds of the tickets sold amounts to upwards of £35, which will be handed over to the restoration fund.

On the procession entering the church, Mr. H. J. Groves, of Newport, played The Dead March on the harmonium in a most impressive manner. The service was most feelingly read by the Rev. A. M. Wyatt, vicar of Raglan. After the reading of the Psalms for the occasion, the choir gave with great effect the…

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… best choral societies in South Wales. -The Rev. A. M. Wyatt thanked Mr. Groves and his pupils and friends for their exceedingly good entertainment, and said he felt very pleased indeed at the admirable manner in which the programme had been both selected and rendered. He could not let this opportunity pass without…
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Family Notices
…, George Hotel, of a daughter. At the Palace, Hereford, May 11, the wife of the Bishop, of a son. On the 18th inst., the wife of Lord Henry Somerset, M.P., of a son. MARRIED. At Raglan, on the 20th inst., by the Rev. A. M. Wyatt, vicar, Mr. John Jones, chemist, of Aldershot, to Martha, second daughter of Mr. John Jones, late…
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RAGLAN._
RAGLAN. AMATEUR CONCERT.—A short time since it was reported in our columns that a Choral Society was formed at Raglan, conducted by Mr. Il.J. Groves, professor of music, Newport. It was proposed that the members, assisted by other musical friends, should give a concert as a compliment to their conductor. Consequently, on Thursday evening, the 4th instant, it was arranged that a concert should take place. The managers of the National School kindly lent their large room for the occasion. The weather was extremely unpropitious, but, never- theless, a goodly number, attracted no doubt by the very excellent programme, was present, the room being very comfortably filled. Punctually at half- past seven, the first glee, "God bless the Prince of Wales was rendered, and was listened to with the greatest attention. The programme, on the whole, was exceedingly well rendered, and as well received, if we may judge from the repeated encores that were given to each of the pieces. Indeed, we may venture to say that this concert was the best ever given in Raglan, within the knowledge of any person pre- sent. PROGRAMME. Glee—God bless the Prince of Wales-Mrs. Ingram Miss Wilks, Mr. John Jeffreys, and Mr. Ingram Song—Life's a River—Mr. Knott Duet-What are the Wild Waves saying-Mr. and Mrs. Jones Song-Why do I weep for thee-Mr. George Robshaw Song-Cherry Ripe-Mrs. Ingram Duet-The Brothers-Messrs. Jeffreys Song-If Doughty deeds my Lady please-Mr. H. J. Groves Song-The Gipsy Maid-Miss Pritchard Song-The Skipper and his Boy-Miss Wilks Duet-Flow gentle Deva-Messrs. Robshaw and Groves Pianoforte Duet-The Misses Holmes Song-When we were Boys together-Mr. Ingram Ballad—Home, sweet Home-Mrs. Jones Part Song-Auld Lang Syne—Mrs. Ingram, Miss Wilks, Mr. John Jeffreys, and Mr. Ingram Song-Hurrah for the Rail and the River-Mr. J. Steed. Song-Love was once a little Boy-Miss Minnie Stott Duet—The Sailor sighs-Miss Wilks and Mr. Robshaw Pianoforte Solo-Valse Brilliante-By a Pupil of Mr, II. J. Groves Song-Come into the garden, Maud—Mr.Robshaw Song-Life of Joy-Miss Wilks Song-I am your King—Mr. H. J. Groves Finale-God save the Queen-By the Company. Upon the conclusion of God save the Queen," Mr. H. J. Groves thanked the manager for the use of the room, and also his pupils and friends for this mark of good feeling towards himself, and said it would spur him on to fresh exertions on the reassembling after the vacation. He also hoped that the Choral class would continue to improve as it had done, for he had no doubt that with perseverance it might be made one of the best choral societies in South Wales. -The Rev. A. M. Wyatt thanked Mr. Groves and his pupils and friends for their exceedingly good enter- tainment, and said he felt very pleased indeed at the admirable manner in which the programme had been both selected and rendered. He could not let this opportunity pass without expressing his satis-. faction on the manner in which the Choral class had been conducted. Not only did Mr. Groves maintain perfect harmony as far as the music was concerned, but he caused perfect harmony and good feeilng to reign among the pupils themselves. He said it was proverbially known that musicians and singers could never agree, but he was happy to say that such had had not been the case at Raglan, and he sincerely hoped that the class would maintain the good character Mr. Groves had given it.

MONMOUTH.
… contract was taken by Mr. Simmonds, of Monmouth. Work was commenced, and on Christmas Day last the parishioners came to their church, joying over the completion of that place wherein they might join in communion with Him whose birth they that day commemorated. The sermon was preached by the Rev. A. M. Wyatt, vicar of Raglan…
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RAGLAN FLOWER SHOW.-In consequence of the recent demise of the Rev. A. M. Wyatt, the committee have agreed that the show should not take place this year.THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES 2013

MONMOUTH.
… THE Lord Bishop of Llandaff has appointed the Rev. D. G. Davies, vicar of Dixton, to the Rural Deanery (Abergavenhy east), rendered vacant by the death of the much beloved vicar of Raglan, the late Rev. A. M. Wyatt.
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Links for RR project

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• History Points: sample template(Chepstow - uses drop down box with all the places on the tour - each page has the name of the place, text about the site, Postcode, footnotes. Also you can print out the info and select a language. On the bottom are the logo's of the funders. also have like/send and facebook links.) : http://historypoints.org/index.php?page=the-boat-inn-chepstow http://historypoints.org/

• Raglan Local Walks: Circular walks from the village of Raglan: Healthy Footsteps Walk, Raglan Castle Walk, Twyn-y-Sherriff Walk. http://www.chapel-marketing.com/raglan/footsteps.htm nb. includes name of trail, time (ex. 30 mins) and no miles (ex. 1.5 miles) brief description of highlights

• Monmouthshire Village Halls: template with Name, Address, Map ref, website, contact, telephone, email http://www.monmouthshire-halls.org.uk/

• Raglan under siege. 9 sites each accessed through link on home page. Links to relevant sites for each page (ex. Raglan History, Cadw, -- and it looks like funders ex. Visit Monmouthshire

Raglan District Roots Project

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Sense of Roots Project --

We will soon have a new website called RAGLANPEDIA. This site will host Raglan District History Trails and Local Stories about life in our district. Through this project we will share the history of Raglan District Villages through maps, QR plaques and stories of local people, places and activities. The purpose of this project is to raise awareness of the history of Raglan District and to celebrate the strong sense of community in the District.

We anticipate four audiences:

Raglan Primary School Children,
Tourists to Raglan Village,
Family History Researchers and
Raglan District Residents

In Raglan Village, the funds will be used to replace our village map boards at Beaufort Square, Crown Square and Raglan Castle with updated maps that incorporate a QR history trail of historic buildings and activities. QR plaques will be installed on buildings of historic interest around the village. These QR plaques will be linked to Raglanpedia to provide a village history trail. St Cadoc's Churchyard will also have a Churchyard map and QR history trail to encourage visitors to learn about Raglan History through the stories of people buried in the graveyard. Although a the map will highlight a selection of gravestones, all of the graves in the churchyard will have their own QR code linking the grave to the personal stories of the people buried inthe Graveyard. This project builds on work already undertaken in the village including the Raglan Primary School History Detectives project on learning about the people in St Cadoc's Graveyard and ongoing village living history projects.

In Llandenny Village, the funds will be used to develop a village map to highlight historical sites.

In Raglan District - we are developing a set of Display Panels to highlight stories of historical significance to our community. In addition, we are planning outings to explore local historical sites and capturing stories about life in Raglan District, Celebrations and memories of WWII.

This project was inspired by Monmouthpedia - the first wikipedia town in the world. Monmouthpedia uses QRpedia codes, a type of bar code a smartphone can read through its camera (using one of the many free QR readers available) that takes you to a Wikipedia article in your language. QR codes are extremely useful, as physical signs have no way of displaying the same amount of information and in a potentially huge number of languages. Articles have coordinates (geotags) to allow a virtual tour of the town using Wikipedia's mobile apps (or the Wikipedia layer on Google Streetview) and are available in augmented reality software including Layar."

The project is led by Raglan and District Local History Group and is supported by Raglan Community Council, Raglan VC Primary School, Usk and District Rotary Club, St Cadoc's Church, Raglan Baptist Church, Raglan Twinning Association, Cath Johns (CMC2), Nick Ramsay Ramsay (Raglan AM) and David Davies (Raglan MP)

Articles:

Raglanpedia is on its way, Monmouthshire Beacon, November 12, 2012
Raglanpedia Launched, Monmouthshire Beacon, December 12, 2012

Raglan Hundreds 1850

Raglan_History — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:40:08 CDT

Raglan Hundreds:
Berlanderri
Bettws Newedd
Bryngwyn
Cefn Coch
Coeditnet
Croestry
Cwmcarvan
Dingestow
Efos-y-bwla
Kilgwrrwg
Kingcoed Common
Langwmucha
Llafihangel Istern Hewern
Llanagunnock
Llandenny
Llandogo
Llanfihangel
Llangoven
Llanishen
Llansantffraed
Llansoy
Llyncellm
Merry Land
Mitcheltroy
Parkhurst
Pen-y gar
Pen-y-clawdd
Penalt
Penrose
Pillson
Ragland
Tintern Abbey
Tintern Parva
Tre-gay-allt
Tregaer
Trellech Grange
Trelleck
Trostrey
Twyn under Sheriff
Whiteley
Wolves Newton

Raglan District 1809

Raglan_History — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:39:28 CDT

excerpt: A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of Monmouth. London, England: Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1809

Raglan District

Raglan_History — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:22 CDT

Although parishes were in origin religious areas, since Elizabethan times they had also had other roles such as administering poor relief, maintaining order, and maintaining roads and bridges. Parishes collected 'rates' based on property values from residents towards the costs of these responsibilities. After the Act of 1834 came into place, parishes were grouped into Poor Law Unions (with the same areas as registration districts), details of which are on the excellent http://www.workhouses.org.uk/Monmouth/ web site. Gradually the maintenance of major long-distance roads passed to Turnpike Trusts (there is a good Wikipedia article) and then to County Road Boards and to County Councils. (Jeff Coleman, MonGENES, 6 Feb 2013)

Raglan District included a number of different Parishes - which changed from time to time

We are interested in building collections of Historical records in the Raglan District area and would welcome anyone that could help with this section of the Domesday book

This includes information about Tregare, Bryngwyn, Penyclwyd, Kingcoed, Llandenny and Llanfihangel tor-y-Mynydd. Basic Information may be found for these places on GENUKI:

Bryngwyn:

Resources http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/MON/Bryngwyn/index.html, History of St Peter's Church Said to have been founded in 1188 upon the visit of Archbishop Baldwin and Gerald of Wales, St Peter’s lies on a natural rise in the centre of the small rural parish of Bryngwyn. A tree on the green in front of the church gate was planted to mark the accession of Queen Victoria. Wade.G.W., Monmouthshire (1909)

Llandenny

Resources: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/MON/Llandenny/index.html

Tregare

Resources: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/MON/Tregare/index.html

Llanfihangel tor y Mynydd: http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/wal/MON/LlanvihangelTorYMynydd/index.html

Egglestone, P, and M. Cronk: Llanfihangel tor y Mynydd series:
'A History of the Church and Parish, from the Medival Period to the Early Years of the Twentieth Century'
Vol 1: Llanfihangel tor y Mynydd, People of the Parish, 1569-1857, pub 2005
Vol 2: Llanfihangel toy y Mynydd, Saints, Setting and Statistics, pub 2006
Vol 3.1: Llanfihangel toy y Mynydd, Fame by Name (Part 1) pub 2007
Vol 3.2: Llanfihangel toy y Mynydd, Fame by Name (part 2), pub 2008
Vol 4.1: Llanfihangel toy y Mynydd, The Beaten Track: Meeting places - Inns and Alehouses, pub 2010

More to come......

They aren't available digitally but are fantastic resources. Please contact me offline if you would like information on how to access them.

Raglan District - Wales UK Domesday book

Raglan_History — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:33:37 CDT

To be ignorant of what occurred before we were born is to remain always a child. For what is the worth of human life, unless it is woven into the life of our ancestors by the records of history. Cicero, 46 BC

This digital Domesday wiki is a searchable repository for our local historical records and and memories. Just as the original Domesday book, this digital Domesday wiki provides a window to the past history of Raglan Distirict. Through our Domesday book we hope to capture the spirit of our special home.

Visit the Raglan Local History website to learn about the Raglan and Local District History Group. This group, established in 1955 celebrates local history through lectures, tea parties and outings

In 2010 the Raglan History Detectives after school group was established. Our Primary School Children can be seen in St Cadoc's Churchyard on sunny Tuesday afternoons learning about local history through the stories of the people buried there. Visit Gravestones in St Cadoc's Churchyard to see the fruits of our work!

We are currently building a brand new site called, Raglanpedia for Raglan District (linking Raglan, Llandenny, Bryngwyn and Tregare and encouraging visitors, residents and school children to use smart phones to access QR pages that tell the story of our villages. This website will be completed in October 2013 and is funded by Villages Alive Trust, Heritage Lottery Fund and Raglan Community Council

HOW TO USE THIS WIKI

To search for a person, place or activity, simply enter the name that you want to search for in the 'search this site' box on the top right hand portion of the screen.

We invite you to join this wiki to keep updated as new resources are added to the wiki. If you have a story to tell or resources to share, please request 'writer' status.

If you can't find what you are looking for on this website why not try the sitemap?

MORE ABOUT RAGLAN

Since 1953, the Raglan and District Local History Group has offered a selection local talks and outings. For information please visit:- Raglan and District Local History site. We also invite you to explore the Raglan History website

More Raglan Photo's can be found on flickr Raglan pictures or the photo albums on Raglan Village

Member of Community Archives and Heritage Group

And finally - this hymn reflects what our project is all about:
'help us live for one another,
bind us in love;
stranger, neighbour, father, mother
- bind us in love.
All are equal at your table,
through your spirit make us able -
to embrace as sister, brother,
- bind us in love.

Amazing to think that the writer, Jean Holloway was b. in 1939 just as WWII was breaking out. (Hymns Old and New, Hymn 319)

Tregare

Raglan_History — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:30:49 CDT

Info on Tregare

General:

A Vision of Tregare through times (Vision of Britain). Also see Dingestow
Gerald of Wales, The Itinerary of Archbishop Baldwin through Wales mentions in 1191. Landinegat, or the church of St. Dingad, is now better known by the name of Dingatstow, or Dynastow, a village near Monmouth.

Families:

Peter Gwatkin b. 1799 (One Name Study)
Rev.Kenyon Homfray 1812-1887 (Tregare 1841)

Resources:

Monumental inscriptions for St. Mary, Tregare, Monmouthshire (1987)
Tregare, Monmouthshire, Wales. Manorial Records, Tregare Manor Court Rolls, 1705-1829
Bishop's transcripts, 1696-1877
Census returns: 1841- 1911

Buildings of interest in and around Llandenny

Raglan_History — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:34:45 CDT

Buildings of interest around Llandenny

Cefn Tila Court
Coldbrook
The Cayo
Treworgan Manor
Cefn-y-coed
Llanerthil Manor

Buildings of interest in Llandenny

Church
Methodist chapel (adjacent to old Vicarage)
Orchard House – was Black Horse
Station
Village Hall (old school house)
Village Farm (Pentre Farm)
Village Well (near Orchard cottages)
Smithy (near Forge Cottage)
Old Victoria – was Travellers Inn

Records

Raglan_History — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:33:54 CDT

Raglan Local history has a wide selection of records and these are being uploaded as time permits. However please send any enquires to info@raglan-history.org.uk. Of course, additions to our database are warmly welcomed.

Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Wales (RCHAMW). Raglan historic sites (Coflein)
http://www.coflein.gov.uk/en/search/?simpleTerm=raglan&submit=Search&sort_typ=nmrsname&sort_ord=asc&show=all

Online resources:
Kelly's Directory of Monmouthshire, 1920

Information regarding marriages:
The Act for Marriages in England and Wales [6&7WmIV, c85] passed on the 17 August 1836 was an act that legalised the concept of Civil Marriage into England and Wales from 1 January 1837.

Since the Marriage Act of 1753, the only legally recognized marriages in Britain (with the exception of Jews and Quakers) were those performed in a parish church by a clergyman of the Church of England. This meant that Roman Catholics and members of other dissenting congregations, as also atheists, Muslims, Hindus or members of any other religious body, had be married according to (the Anglican) rites and ceremonies which they did not support, and by a priest whom they believed had no authority. If they did not do so, they had no legal rights as married people or as husband and wife. Roman Catholic priests often recommended that their parishioners be married in the Roman Church but then have their marriage legalized in a Anglican parish church.

The Marriage Act of 1836 remedied this situation as far as Christians belonging to non-Anglican churches were concerned. The act allowed ministers belonging to other churches to register marriages performed in their churches with the government, thus granting legal status to those marriages.

After 1836 marriages in other than those Registry Offices and Anglican / C of E churches needed a Registrar to be present at the wedding ceremony / marriage service to record the details to make it legal in the eyes of the law, this practice was still the norm until fairly recently.(information supplied by MonFH)

So how did people meet? -- In MonGenes@yahoogroup s.com, Josephine Doe wrote: Some of the Monmouthshire Fairs in 1842. Opportunities for meeting people ......?

Abergavenny:
The markets are held on Tuesday and Saturday; and the Fairs on: the third Tuesday March; May 14th (the principal); June 24th; the Tuesday before 20th July; September 25th, and November 19th.
>
Monmouth:
The market is held on Saturday; the Fairs: on Whit-Tuesday, the Wednesday before the 20th June, September 4th, and November 22nd: there is also a great market held annually on the Wednesday before the 20th of April, and a monthly market on the first Wednesday in every month.
>
Raglan:
> An annual fair is held on the 31st of March.
>
Usk:
> The weekly market is held on Friday, and a monthly one for farming stock the first Monday in every month; the Fairs: April 20th and two following days for oxen, and Trinity Monday, October 20th and the Monday before Christmas-day for farming stock generally - also a Wool Fair on the Friday before June 20th.

Llandenny dates

Raglan_History — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:32:38 CDT

Llandenny

Significant dates

12 June	1857	1st train to stop at Llandenny
	1858	Cefn Tilla given to Lord Raglan
12 Sept	1926	Doris Byard murdered by Albert Rudge
	1951	Village school closed
27 March	1953	Cefn Tilla Halt (12ft long) opened
	1955	Mains water and electricity to the Walks
28 May	1955	Usk – Monmouth railway closed
	1956	Village Hall given to parish
12 June	1957	Final centenary train
16 Oct	1970	A449 Usk to Raglan opened

Llandenny stories from Welsh Newspapers

Raglan_History — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:31:42 CDT

1840 - 1859:

The Wales Newspaper archive has recently opened - searches are free at this time. The items below are from the summary page - the full article can be read from the site itself. Below are articles printed between 1840 - 1859 - but the site has articles that can be searched in more recent times also. The website is: http://welshnewspapers.llgc.org.uk/en/home

Here is an example:

LLANDENNY Is a pleasantly situated village in an agricultural parish about three miles from Usk, and is a station on the Monmouth, Usk, and Pontypool railway line. The church is a moderate sized stone edifice with square tower, vicar, Rev. Arthur Montague Wyatt; patron the Duke of Beaufort. The Olway brook which has an abun- dance of fish runs through the parish. The principal farms in the parish are Cefntilla, Rhydymane, Pergoed, the Court, Coalbrook, Rock, Treworgan, Newhouse, Berthlanvetw, Cayo, Mardy, and Kingcoed. The Duke of Beaufort is the principal land owner. It is in the petty sessional division of Raglan, poor law union of Monmouth, highway district of Raglan and Trelleck, hundred of Raglan and diocese of Llandaff. It com- prises an area of 2228 statute acres, and contains 98 houses and 418 inhabitants. (Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald, 11 July, 1868)

Family Notices

                                 …, Iligh-street, Bristol. Oct. 5, at the  HegisterOfTIce, Newport, Mr. Edward Gibbons to Miss Mary Gardener, both  of Newport. Sept. 29, at Llaiiarth.by the Itev. Win. Price, vicar, Mr.  John Walters, of the Farm, Penrose, eldest son of Mr. John Walters, of Llandenny, to Mary, eldest daughter of Mr. Richard Bile, of the former…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 10 October 1846 | Family Notices | p3 | 625 words.

Family Notices

                                 … late William Prichard, Esq., of St.  Mary-street, Cardill". May 5, at St. Man's Church, Cardiff, by the Rev.  W. L. Morgan, vicar, Mr. John i'air, to Catherine Miller, both of  Cardiff. May 3, at Mitche'itroy Church, near Monmouth, bv the Rev. H. G.  1 albofj* Ihomas Robins, Esq., of Llandenny, in this county, to Anne, second…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 12 May 1849 | Family Notices | p3 | 636 words.

S 0 U T II \Y ALES RAIL VV A Y.

                                 …, Landevenny, Saint Brides'-Netherwent,  Magor, Undy, Hanvihangel, Rogiet, Ifton, Caldicott, Portskewit,  Mathern, and Chepstow; and also, Llangattock-juxta- Caerleon,  Christchurch, Llanhennock, Kemeys-Inferior, Tredunnock, Llantrissant,  Usk, Gwerhelog, Llangeview, Llandenny, Raglan, Llanishen, Pen-y-clawdd, Dingestow, Wonastow…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 10 November 1849 | News | p2 | 936 words.

SOu T a AV A L E S RAIL W AY. No. 1.

                                 …. Saint Brides'-Netherwent, Magor,  Undy, Ltanvihangel, Rogiet, Ifton, Caldicott, Portskewit, Mathern, and  Chepstow; and also, Llangattock-juxta- Caerleon, Christchurch,  Llanhennock, Keraeys-Interior, Tn dunnock, Llantrissant, Usk, Gwerhelog,  Llaugeview, Llandenny, Raglan, Llanishen, Pen-y-clawdd, Dingestow, Wonastow…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 17 November 1849 | News | p2 | 924 words.

Great Eastern and Western Railway.

                                 …, Llanfetheiine, Llanvapley,  jr'angattoc-juxfa-Usk, Llantihangel-juxta-U«k, Llansaint- *!faed,  Trostrey, Bettws-Newydd, Usk, Gwehellog, ^?^scoed, Llanarth, Clytha,  Liantillio Crossenny, Bryn- Llandenny, Llangoven, Tregaer,  Penrose, and j^aglaod, all in the county of Monmouth. Also another  'ranch railway, from and out of the line of…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 22 November 1845 | News | p3 | 1223 words.

Great Eastern and Western Railway.

                                 …, Llanfetherine, Llanvapley,  Llangattoc-juxta-Usk, Llanfihangel-juxta-Usk, Llansaint- tfraed,  Trostrey, Bettws-Newydd, Usk, Gwehellog, Glascoed. Llanarth, Clytha,  Llantillio Crossenny, Bryn- gwyn, Llandenny, Llangoven,  Tregaer, Penrose, and Ragland, all in the county of Monmouth. Also  another branch railway, from and out of the line…                             

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 29 November 1845 | News | p1 | 1215 words.

WELSH SOUTH MIDLAND, OR CHEPSTOW, FOREST of DEAN, and GLOUCESTER JUNCTION EXTENSION RAILWAY. -

                                 … Arvans, Saint Lawrence, Itton, Howick,  Mounton, Shire Newton, Shire Newton Parish End, Shire Newton Village  End, Newchurch East, Newchurch West, Kilgwrwg, Wolves Newton, Lanviangel  Tory Mynnyd, Llangunnock, Llansoy, Llangwm Ucha, Llangwm Isha,  Gwernsey, Llandenny, Llangeview, Gwehelog, Usk, Borough of Usk. Llanbaddock…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 29 November 1845 | News | p1 | 1356 words.

THE REVOLUTION IN FRANCE.

                                 … as follows?Charles Wms. Evans, to Penarth William Rees, to Rhymney; Charles Tyler, to Llandenny;  Rees Jones, to Llantrisseut; William Davies, to Glyncorrwg; Thomas  Williams, to Talygarn. THE COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.?On the evening of  Tuesday last an important and numerously attended public  meeting?convened by requisition…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 4 March 1848 | News | p2 | 1770 words.

[No title]

                                 … Monmouth, Mitcheltroy, Wonastow, Dingestow, Rag- land, Cwmcarvan, Llanishen,Penycla wdd,Llandenny,U  sk, Llangeview, Gwerhellog, Llan lio well, Liaiigi bby, Llantris- sant,  Kemeys Inferior, Llanhennock, Tredunnock, Llan- gattock juxta  Caerleon,Christchurcli,Caldicot,Undy, Saint Woollos, Bassaleg, Saint  Brides otherwise…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 13 November 1847 | News | p2 | 1592 words.

WEI.SH SitlTII MIDJAAD,

                                 …, Arvans, Saint Lawrence, Itton,  Howick, Mounton, Shire Newton, Shire Newton Parish End, Shire Newton  Village End, Newchurch East, Newchurch West, Kilgwrwg, Wolves Newton,  Lanviangel Tory Mynnyd, Llangunnock, Llansoy, Llangwm Ucha, Llangwm  Gwernsey, Llandenny, Llangeviejv, Gwehelog, Usk, 'rtnouufh of U-ik. Hanbaddock…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 15 November 1845 | News | p3 | 1356 words.

SOUTH WALES RAILWAY.

                                 …, Llajibaddock; USR, Gwehelog, Gwernesney, Lansoy, Llanfihangel, Llandenny,  Rag- land otherwise Raglan, Llangoven, Llanishen, Pen- y-clawdd,  Cwmdarven, Dirigestow, Wonastow.Mitchet- troy, Penallt, Monmouth,,  Rockfield, and Dixon other- wise Dixtou in the county of Monmouth. And  also another branch Railway diverging from and out of…                             

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 22 November 1844 | News | p3 | 3016 words.

SMTH WALES RAILWAY.

                                 …, Llantrisaint, Llanilowel, Llangeview,  Lan- srwut-isat, Langwm-ucha, Llanbaddock, Usk, Gwehelog, Gweriiesney,  Lansoy, Llanfihangel, Llandenny, Rag- land otherwise ltaglan,  Llangoven, Llanishen, Pen- y-clawdd, Cwmcarven, Dingestow, Wonastow,  Mitchtl- troy, l'enallt, Monmouth, Rocktield, and Dixon other- wise  Dixton in the county of…                            

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 29 November 1844 | News | p3 | 3022 words.

Advertising

                                 …, CTirist- church, LUnhennock,  Keiweys-Inferior, Tredunnock, Llan- trissant, Usk, Gwerhelog,  Llangeview, Llandenny, Raglan, Llanishen, Pen-y-clawdii,  Dingestow, Wonastov, Micheltroy, and Monmouth, in the County of  Monmouth. And also to extend the time granted by the South WatM Railway  Amendment Act, 1846, for the cotnpulsoiy…                            

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 16 November 1849 | | p3 | 3679 words.

Advertising

                                 …, Llanvihangel, Rogiet, Ifton,  Caldicott, Portskewit, Mathern, and Chepstow and also  Llangattock-juxta-Caerleon, Christ- church, L'anhennock,  Kemeys-Inferior, Tredunnock, Llan- trissant, Usk, Gwerhelog, Llangeview,  Llandenny, Raglan, Llanishen, Pen-y-clawdd,Dingestow,  YVonastow, Micheltroy, and Monmouth, in the County of Monmouth…                             

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 30 November 1849 | | p1 | 3895 words.

Advertising

                                 …-juxta-Caerleon, Christ- church,  Uanhennock, Kemeys-Inferior, Tredunnock, Llan- trissant, Usk, Gwerhelog,  Llangeview. Llandenny, Ragland, Llanishen,  Pen-y-clawdd.Dingestow, Wonastow, Micheltroy, and Monmouth, in the  County of Monmouth. And also to extend the time granted by the South  Wales Railway Amendment Act. 18t(i, for…                            

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 9 November 1849 | | p3 | 4534 words.

Advertising

                                 …-Caerleon, Christ- church, Llanhennock,  Kemeys-Infenor, Tredunnock, Llan- trissant, Usk, Gwerhelog, Llangeview.  Llandenny, Raglan, Llanishen, Pen-y-clawdd, Dmgestow,  Wonastow, Micheltroy, and Monmouth, in the County of Monmouth. And also  to extend the ume granted by the South Wales Railway Amendment Act,  184i6, for the…                            

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 23 November 1849 | | p1 | 4665 words.

Advertising

                                 …, Tredonock, Llangibby, Llantrisaint,  Llanllowel, Llangeview, Lan- gwm-isaf, Langwm-uclia, Llanbaddock. Usk,  Gwehelog, Gwemesney, Lansoy, Llanfihangel, Llandenny, Rag- land  otherwise Raglan, Llangoven, Llanishen, Pen- y-clawdd, Cwmcarven,  Dingestow, Wonastow, Mitohel- troy, Penallt, Monmouth, Rockfield, and  Dixon other- wise…                            

Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser — 15 November 1844 | | p3 | 7124 words.

1850 - 1859

LLANDENNY.

                                 …LLANDENNY. POSTAL  ARRANGEMENTS.?The Postmaster-Gene- ral has given directions that a sub  office shall be opened in this village. Mr. George Davies has been  appointed sub-postmaster. His 0 duties will com- mence on Monday next.  By this arrangement the inhabitants of the village will receive their  letters some hours…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 10 December 1859 | News | p1 | 72 words.

LLANDENNY.

                                 …LLANDENNY. ACCIDENT.?On the  11th instant, a man named Joseph Harrhy, belonging to Llangwm, met with a  serious acci- dent by a fall of earth, whilst excavating at CefDtilk,  by which his leg was broken. He is progressing favourably under the care  of Mr. Shepard, surgeon.…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 22 October 1859 | News | p1 | 46 words.

USK COUNTY COURT, '

                                 …USK COUNTY COURT, Monday?Before J. M.  Herbert, Esq. ] There were 32 cases, and four judgment summonses  entered. Thomas Sash, Llandenny, v, John Lewis, innkeeper,  Llan- denny, for refusing to give up possession of the Crown Inn, and  claim for rent, £ 9 19 8. Mr. Blount for plaintiff, and Mr. Cathcart for  defendant…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 23 May 1857 | News | p1 | 1074 words.

LAN DENNY.

                                 …LAN DENNY. CAUTION TO WAGOI^RS.?Last week John Young' wagoner to Mr. Joseph "Frost of Llandenny,  was sum- moned beforeitHe A,bergavenny magistrates for riding on a  wagon drawn by three horses, in the parish of Llangattock-nigh-Usk,  without any one in charge of the same, and fined Is. and 13s. costs.  Officers appointed…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 19 April 1856 | News | p1 | 160 words.

Family Notices

                                 …Bliirriiigcs. At Llandenny,  Jan. 21st, by the Rev. W. B. Watkins Mr James Gregory Prirchard,_of  Blaenavon, to Sarah, daughter of Mr. Edward Charles, of Jjandenny. °…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 26 January 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 26 words.

Family Notices

                                 …IStrttjft. At the Kingcoed, Jan. 17,  the wife of Mr. Thomas Jones of a daughter. At Lansoy, J an. 27, the  wife of Mr. Thomas Moses of a daughter. Ðea.tf)ø. At Llandenny Walks, Mr. Thomas Parry, aged 83.…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 29 January 1859 | Family Notices | p1 | 38 words.

Family Notices

                                 …fiwttya.. March 12, at Tutshill house,  near Chepstow, Mrs. Seys, relict pf the late Rev. William Seys, vicar of  Trelleck, aged 73 years. March 16th, Jane Jones, of Llandenny Walks, aged 88. At Coed Ithel, near Tintern, March 17th, Capt. Fleming, R.N,…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 22 March 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 42 words.

Family Notices

                                 …BIRTHS. At Roulonge-sur-mer, June 8th,  the wife of Ferdinand Han- t>Ury Williams, Esq., of Coalbrook park,  of a daughter. At Llano-wm, on the 14th inst., the wife of Mr. James  Moses, of a son. MARRIAGES. At Llandenny, on the 17th inst., Thomas Jones to Caroline ?^noldj both of Llandenny DEATHS. June H, the Hon…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 21 June 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 125 words.

Family Notices

                                 …iStrtJjs. At Trosnant, Pontypool, on  the 19th instant, the wife of Mr. Thomas George, of a daughter. At Llandenny,  Sept. 19, the wife of Mr. John Andrews, of a son. ferriages. At  Llanvaplev, on the 17th instant, by the Rev. C.F.C. Pigott, rector,  Mr.Edwin Hall, of London, to Miss Harriet Williams, of Llanvapley. At…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 24 September 1859 | Family Notices | p1 | 105 words.

Family Notices

                                 …BIRTHS. At Llandenny, May 20,  the wife of Mr. Joseph Frost, of a, daughter. At Pontypool, May 19, the  wife of Mr. Green, watchmaktr,, of a son. MARRIAGES. At Talywain  District Church, May 9th, Mr. Henry Lewis, of Pontypool Road Station,  aged 62 years, to Catherine, daughter of Mr. Txiomas Underwood,,  ironmonger…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 24 May 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 120 words.

Family Notices

                                 …BIRTHS. At Kingcoed, Llandenny,  April 19, Mrs. A. Murtaugh, of a daughter. At Blaenavon, April 25, the  wife of Thos. Brown, of son. DEATHS. At Llansoy. April 24, Joseph, son  of Mr. William Jenkins, Lower house farm, aged 33. He was taken ill,  whilst ploughing on the Thursday, and was a corpse on the following day.  At…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 2 May 1857 | Family Notices | p1 | 127 words.

Family Notices

                                 …, Abergavenny, to Miss Woodhall of Cwmbran. At Llandenny  Parish Church, July 2nd., by the Rev. G. P. Dew, B. A., Curate, Thomas  Thomas, to Louisa Bowen, both of the above parish. Beatijs. At the Three  Horse Shoe, Usk, June 29th., Alexander Richard Ford, Esq., aged 26  years. The deceased has for several years resided with Mr…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 9 July 1859 | Family Notices | p1 | 151 words.

Family Notices

                                 …JJidpl1. On Thursday, the 10th instant, the wife of Thomas James, mason, Llandenny,  of a daughter. At Pontypool, April 10th, the wife of Mr. John Morgan,  chandler, of a daughter. At Pontypool, on the 12th, the wife of Mr. H.  C. Roberts, P. C., of a daughter. At Abersychan, on the 14th inst., the  wife of Mr. Griffiths…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 19 April 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 117 words.

Family Notices

                                 …B FRTKS. At Usk. Nov. 27, the wife of  Mr. Benjamin Scriven, Three Salmons hotel, of a son. At Lansoy, Nov.  17th, the wife of Mr. James Prichard, Bush farm, of a son. At Llangwm,  Nov. 27, the wife of Mr. James Gwillim, of Ty Llwvdd farm, of a son. At Llandenny, Dec. 1st, the wife of Mr John Lewis, Crown Inn, of a son…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 6 December 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 130 words.

USK COUNTY COURT,

                                 … for timber.?Judgement for whole  amount, to be paid next court. William Roberts, v. William Davis-claim  JE4, for rent.-To be paid forthwith. John Lewis, Llandenny, innkeeper, v. Thomas Nash, black- smith, Llandenny?claim d67 Os. Id for beer, taxes, and rent of cellar. The dispute was as to the rent of cellar. Mr…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 25 April 1857 | News | p1 | 413 words.

Family Notices

                                 …BIRTHS. At the Kingcoed, Llanclenny,  May 9th, the wife of Mr. Thomas Jones of a daughter. At Cefntilla, May  9th, the wife of Mr. Thomas Tippins of a son. At Llandenny, May  7, the wife of Walter Jones, of CanOTil. of a son. MARRIAGES. At Usk  Church, May 12, by the Rev. William Evans, ML Charles Henry Voyce, of  London…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 16 May 1857 | Family Notices | p1 | 199 words.

Family Notices

                                 …. surgeon, Usk. At Llaiidenny, February  6th, by the ± £ ev. W." B. Watkins, Thos. Davies to Mary Williams, both  of Llandenny. feiijs, At LTsk, February 5th, Clara Jane,  daughter of Alexander Waddmgton Esq., aged 16 months. Feb. 6, Iltyd  George Bond, the infant child of George Whit- lock Nicholl, Esq. and  Mary Lewisa his wife.…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 9 February 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 172 words.

Family Notices

                                 …MARRIAGES. June 18, at Llanarth church,  by the Rev. Canon Price, Augustus Homfray, Esq, of Glen usk, to Marion  Julia, only child of Charles Stretton, Esq., and niece to Major Stretton  of Brynderwen, near Usk. At Llandenny, June 15, by the Rev. G. P. Dew, Joseph Watkins, to Maria Jones, both of the Walks, Landenny…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 20 June 1857 | Family Notices | p1 | 290 words.

Family Notices

                                 … Griffiths, brightsmitb, aged 44. At  Cawnpore, in June, from the effects of a wound received in a sortie,  Capt. R. U. Jenkins, of the 2nd Ben- gal Cavalry, second son of R. C.  Jenkins, Esq., of Beachley, near Chepstow. At Llanerthil, Llandenny, Oct. 8, Emily, daughter of Mr. William Willetts, Usk, aged 16.…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 10 October 1857 | Family Notices | p1 | 275 words.

USK COUNTY COURT,

                                 …USK COUNTY COURT, [Monday, before His  Honor J. M. Herbert, Esquire.] There were 37 new plaints entered, and 5  judgment summonses. The following were brought for hearing:? Stephen  Jones, Raglan, v. William Powell, Llangoven, farmer. Claim ill 7s. 6d.,  for saddlery. To pay forth- with. James Matthews, Llandenny, v…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 19 December 1857 | News | p1 | 345 words.

Family Notices

                                 … jun. of a daughter. MARRIAGES. At  Monmouth, August 21, Samuel Hayman to Frances Sevan both of Newchurch  East. At Llandenny, August 25, by the Rev. Thomas Heycock, Mar-  tin Smith to Mary Jones, both of that parish. At Usk, August 28, by the  Rev. Wm. Evans, Vicar, Mr. James Davies, painter, to Dinah, eldest  daughter of Mr…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 30 August 1856 | Family Notices | p1 | 299 words.

USK.

                                 … were scarce, but were sold at a trifle  less money than last market. There were a few good horses offered, and  most of them fetched very high prices. DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-On Monday  night last as Mr. Joseph Frost, farmer, of the Newhouse, Llandenny, was returning home about nine o'clock, was attached within half-a mile…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 25 April 1857 | News | p1 | 362 words.

USK.

                                 … of Llandenny, were charged  with assaulting 0 and beating Elizabeth Williams and Ann Williams; and  Christiana Parry with tearing to pieces the bonnet of the said Elizabeth  Williams of the value of five shil- lings and sixpence, at Usk, on the  night of Saturday the 19th January. Fine Is. and costs 13s. or 14 days…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 16 February 1856 | Detailed Lists | p1 | 451 words.

Advertising

                                 …; distant about one mile from Usk and about two from Llandenny.  The Coleford, Usk and Pon- typool Railway crosses a part of the  property near Llanolway, at which place it is contem- plated to erect a  station. TO BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, By MR. WM. DAVIS, On TUESDAY the  20th day of NOVEMBER next, AT THE THREE SALMONS, USK, At…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 3 November 1855 | | p12 | 2000 words.

Advertising

                                 … Farm and Lands, LATE the property of  Mr. Gwillim Walker, deceased, in the occupation of Mr. Rd. Jones as  tenant thereof, situate in the parishes of Llan- denny and Usk, in the  county of Monmouth; distant about one mile from Usk and about two from Llandenny. The Coleford, Usk and Pon- typool Railway crosses a part of the…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 10 November 1855 | | p8 | 1860 words.

Advertising

                                 … Lands, LA TE the property of Mr.  Gwillim Walker, J" deceased, in the occupation of Mr. Rd. Jones as  tenant thereof, situate in the parishes of Llan- denny and Usk, in the  county of Monmouth; distant about one mile from Usk and about two from Llandenny. The Coleford, Usk and Pon- typool Railway crosses a part of the…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 17 November 1855 | | p8 | 1818 words.

Advertising

                                 … near the house of Mr. 0 ISAAC BEVAX,  Usk, on the 14th of May, a BLACK TERRIER *****, answers to the name of  FANNY, had a white spot on her breast, and long tail. Whoever will  restore her to the Llandenny Postman, will be rewarded.  WANTED,?Nos. 29, 31, 56, and 60 of the USK OBSERVER tY Double price  given for clean copies…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 30 May 1857 | | p1 | 496 words.

POACHING CASE, CONTINUED.

                                 …, and within 100 yards of the station,  where 6,800 persons journeyed last year. There were but two other  licensed houses in the parish. The station-master at Llandenny  gave the house a good character, and said a double license would be very  useful. The appellant said he had expended £ 200 in making the house  convenient…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 22 October 1859 | News | p1 | 467 words.

Advertising

                                 …. to MONMOUTH and back Is. 6d. ? LLANDENNY  & RAGLAN RD. and back Is. ? USK to PONTYPOOL and back Is. By  Order," WM. LANE, Traffic Manager, pro-tem, Newport, Nov. 27th, 1857.…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 5 December 1857 | | p1 | 611 words.

USK.

                                 … child in the arms of one of the boys,  and since which time she has not made her appearance. The child's  clothing bears the mark of the Chepstow Union. LLANDENNY.?Thomas  James, mason, whilst at work, saw a swarm of bees cross the road, he  followed them for about a mile, taking with him a frying-pan from a  woman who was…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 21 June 1856 | News | p1 | 489 words.

Family Notices

                                 … Collins Prichard, of Bristol, to  Minnie, elder daughter of the late David Thomas, Esq of Pwllywrach,  Glamorganshire. WALKINSHAW-WALTERS.-Sept 13, at the Parish Church,  Swansea, by the Rev. E. B. Squire, Vicar, Mr. David Walkinshaw, printer  of Poutypool, to Elizabeth, daughter of the late Mr. J. Walters, farmer,  of Llandenny…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 18 September 1858 | Family Notices | p5 | 471 words.

Advertising

                                 …, & OTHERS. THE TRUSTEES of the  RAGLAN & LLAN- DENNY CHARITY are ready to treat with such persons as  may be willing to CONTRACT for supplying the undermentioned quantities  of BREAD (viz. 8s. worth for each of the aforesaid parishes), to be  delivered every Saturday in the Villages of Raglan and Llandenny, for a period of…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 17 December 1859 | | p1 | 1041 words.

PONTYPOOLI

                                 … sack of malt, which he said had been  sold and deli- vered in the regular way of trade. In answer to this, de.  fendant said that he had bought two ricks of hay of plain- tiff, one of  which was at Llandenny and the other at Raglan. An agreement was made between the pariies that the hay rick at Llandenny, which was…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 24 December 1859 | News | p1 | 1199 words.

Advertising

                                 … Wigginton, Usk. No public house claims will be allowed. CROWN INN, LLANDENNY.  JOHN LEWIS respectfully announces to tj his friends, that his  HOUSEWARMING DINNER will take place on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29th, 1856,  Tickets 2s. 6d. each. Dinner on the table at Four o'clock. CROWN INN, LLANDENNY. A BALL will take place at the above…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 13 September 1856 | | p1 | 1182 words.

Advertising

                                 … and about two from Llandenny.  The Coleford, Usk and Pon- typool Railway crosses a part of the  property near Llanolway, at which place it is contem- plated to erect a  station. TO BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, By MR. WM. DAVIS, On TUESDAY the  20th day of NOVEMBER next, AT THE THREE SALMONS, USK, At Four o'clock in  the…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 13 October 1855 | | p8 | 2387 words.

Advertising

                                 … VALUABLE F Freehold Farm and Lands,  LATE the property of Mr. Gwillim Walker, deceased, in the occupation of  Mr. Rd. Jones as tenant thereof, situate in the parishes of Llan- denny  and Usk, in the county of Monmouth; distant about one mile from Usk and  about two from Llandenny. The Coleford, Usk and Pon- typool Railway crosses…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 20 October 1855 | | p2 | 2392 words.

Advertising

                                 …, in the county of Monmouth; distant about one mile from Usk and about two from Llandenny.  The Coleford, Usk and Pon- typool Railway crosses a part of the  property near Llanolway, at which place it is contem- plated to erect a  station. TO BE SOLD by PUBLIC AUCTION, By MR. WM. DAVIS, On TUESDAY the  20th day of NOVEMBER…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 27 October 1855 | | p10 | 2115 words.

Advertising

                                 …, stamped and containing full  directions for use, and may be had at hia shop near the Cross Keys Inn,  in the centre of Bridge-street, Usk. N. B. No connexion whatever with  the shop at the foot of the bridge. LOST, from LLANDENNY, on MONDAY night last, a Black and White FOX. HOUND, marked D.B. on the one side?answers to the…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 19 December 1857 | | p1 | 1516 words.

Advertising

                                 … devoted much time to the Art ot  PHOTOGRAPHY and respectfully solicits the patronage he hopes to merit.  Likenesses taken in a variety of fancy frames and cases, at his  residence, MIDDLE STREET, USK. KINGCOED, LLANDENNY  MONMOUTHSHIRE. TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION, by Mr. W. GRAHAM, on the premises,  on FRIDAY, the 3rd of APRIL…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 28 March 1857 | | p1 | 1010 words.

USK COUNTY COURT,

                                 … destroying the sheep. His honor saw no  objection to such a course. But no arrange- ment was made. Thorras  Holmes, Llandenny, v. William Roberts, hay-dealer, Usk?claim  6s.6d., balance jfor hay.?Ordered to pay forthwith. Same, v. George  Roberts? £ 15,ifrstinstalment for a rick of hay which had been sold to  defendant.?Judgment for…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 14 February 1857 | News | p1 | 1002 words.

t (Dtemr. *

                                 … so old a bird is to be caught with  chaff, even if his coadjutors did not see their way clear to their own,  and the public interests. RAGLAN. SEASONABLE GiFTS.?On Tuesday last, the  first whistle of the engine was heard through Llandenny and Raglan?con- veying trucks full of the best Red Ash Coal, from the Ebbw Vale…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 27 December 1856 | News | p1 | 861 words.

Advertising

                                 … at NINE o'clock. A QUADRILLE BAND will  be in attendance. LOST, ON FRIDAY the tbe 12th instant, between TY  FREEMAN and LLANDENNY, a BLACK GREAT COAT, tied up in a red  pocket handkerchief. Whoever will bring the same to Mr. James Scriven,  Ty Freeman, shall be handsomely rewarded. SEVERAL SHARES in the USK GAS  WORKS FOR…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 20 December 1856 | | p1 | 974 words.

Advertising

                                 … FARM, WOLYESNWTON, Eight Miles from  Chepstow, Five from Usk, Ten from Monmouth, and Three from Llandenny  Station on the Pontypool, Usk, and Monmouth Railway. Highly Important  and Genuine SALE of a valuable Flock of 575 Hampshire and Cross bred  Down Sheep, 26 head of Cattle, 20 Draught and Nag Horses and Colts, 30  Pigs…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 1 October 1859 | | p1 | 2264 words.

Advertising

                                 … active, sound, and good workers, and  the whole may be justly recommended to especial notice. Catalogues may  be had at the King's Head Hotel, Newport; Three Salmons Hotel, Usk White  Swan Hotel, Monmouth; Victoria Hotel, Newnham at the Hotels, Ross and  Chepstow and of the Auctioneers. Parish of Llandenny. NOTICE IS HEREBY…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 19 February 1859 | | p1 | 2409 words.

SESSIONS APPEAL.

                                 …, Flatow came in and called for a glass  of ale or beer, he said he had received a post office for £ 10, I said  you are wrong, there are none for £ 10, de- fendant used insulting  language and called me a liar, and threatened to strike me. Mr. Walters  of Llandenny, said it is a pity that man should come here annoying us, we…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 7 July 1855 | News | p8 | 1292 words.

ROBBERY IN A RAILWAY CARRIAGE.

                                 …-master, proved to issuing five third  class tickets, on the evening in question, and to issu- ing the two  produced to the prisoner, who gave half.a. sovereign to change in  payment. Elizabeth Dalies, of Llandenny, deposed, that she left  Monmouth on the 13th of August, by the train leaving at a quarter to  six, When she got to…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 22 October 1859 | News | p1 | 1174 words.

GLAMORGIANA.

                                 … monarchy: £ s. d. 1 Aubry, 8ir John,  of Llantryched, Knt., with £25 per annum, settled 410 14 4 2 Bultoa.  Miles, of St. Nicbola 3 6 8 8 Cwm, Edward, of Ewenny, Esq. 856 0 0 4  Kemys, Sir Charles, of Cefnmably, Kat. 3500 0 0 5 Manoel, Henry, of Llandenny, Esq. 193 8 4 6 Mathew, Humphrey, of Castle Menith, Esq…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 31 December 1859 | News | p7 | 1286 words.

Advertising

                                 … thorough knowledge of the business may  be obtained. One who is conversant with both Lan- guages preferred.  Apply to Mr. RODERICK, Chemist, Pontypool. J. MONMOUTHSHIRE. THE HILL  FARM, WOLVESNEWTON, Eight Miles from Chepstow, Five from Usk, Ten from  Monmouth, and Three from Llandenny Station on the Pontypool, Usk, and Monmouth…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 17 September 1859 | | p1 | 1732 words.

Advertising

                                 …, 21, FLANNEL STREET. IS now fitted up  with every convenience, and the support of the public generally is  respectfully solicited. HOT DINNERS DAILY. BOTTLED ALES AND PORTER.  FRESH SAUSAGES EVERY DAY. VICTORIA INN, LLANDENNY. JAMES WINTLE  BEGS to inform his friends and the public generally that he intends  holding his CHRISTMAS BALL…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 24 December 1859 | | p1 | 1844 words.

Advertising

                                 … information of the parties concerned,  so as to lead to their apprehension, shall receive the above Reward.  MONMOUTHSHIRE. THE HILL FARM, WOLVESNEWTON, Eight Miles from Chepstow,  Five from Usk, Ten from Monmouth, and Three from Llandenny Station on the Pontypool, Usk, and Monmouth Railway. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT OF a highly…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 24 September 1859 | | p1 | 1510 words.

USK. ~

                                 …. Evans, Llandowlais, Mr. Price,  commended. CLASS 18.-Best two-year-old Nag Colt, or FILLY, offered by  Mr. JAMES JONES, 10s. 6d. G. R. Greenhow.Relph, Esq. CLASS 19.-Best  two-year.old Cart Colt, bred by exhi- bitor, offered by Mr. J. HAXCOX,  10s. 6d. Mr. Williams, Llandenny. CLASS 20.-Best Colt, got by "Glory of the Park…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 29 October 1859 | News | p1 | 1592 words.

USK.

                                 … dress piece, on the 13th of September.  Committed for trial at the sessions. SATURDAY. [Before I. NICHOLL, and  G. R. G. Relph, Esquires, j UNPROVOKED ASSAULT.?Alexander Stephenson,  tea- hawker, Cardiff, was brought up under a warrant for an assault on  Edward Powell, of Coalbrook farm, Llandenny, From the statement made by…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 12 March 1859 | News | p1 | 1409 words.

Advertising

                                 … the house) .-Apply to WILLIAM BULL, Bridge Street, Usk. CROWN INN, LLANDENNY.  SFE&YJ&RTHOMAS TIPPINS begs to inform 1 his friends and the  public, that his HOUSEWARAIING DINNER, will take place in a tew weeks.  Dinner on the Table at Four o'clock. TICKETS THREE SHILLINGS EACH. C-  PRICE'S, MOREEN, DAMASK, and GENERAL DYEING…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 31 October 1857 | | p1 | 1634 words.

Advertising

                                 …, &c. The favor of an early  inspection respectfully olicited, Usk, Oct. 23, 1857. OW READY.-The "USK  PENNY ALMA. .1 NACK. To be had of the Observer Agents: CROWN INN, LLANDENNY.  ^rpHOMAS TIPPINS begs to inform JL his friends and the public, that his  ^HOUSEWARMINO DINNER, will take place Dinner on the Table at Four  o'clock…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 7 November 1857 | | p1 | 1784 words.

USK.

                                 …. Walters and party, Llandenny  Charles Homfray, Esq., Glen Usk Mr. Peter Marfell's family, the Cwm  Misses and Mr. Phillips, Trestevan Mr. and Miss Powell, Gwehelog; Mr. G.  Knight, the Hill; Miss Pritchard, White house Miss Parker, Llanbaddock  and party; Misses Lane, Berllwydd; Mr. Cuthbertson, Cefnllech; Misses  James…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 11 July 1857 | News | p1 | 2719 words.

Advertising

                                 … experienced workmen. GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL. Llandenny Court, Monmouthshire. In the parish of Llandenny,  four miles from Usk, and two from Raglan Stations. To be SOLD by  AUCTION, By Mr. Joxxrc CGATES, On MONDAY, the 26th day of OCTOBER, 1857;  the Valuable LIVE STOCK, &C. &c. COMPRISING 20 stock ewes, 1  ram, 10 Hereford Cows…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 17 October 1857 | | p1 | 3387 words.

Advertising

                                 … attention of stock breeders, the cows  are of the Hereford breed and in calf by a superior bull. Llandenny Court, Moiimottflislilre. In the parish of Llandenny,  four miles from Usk, and two from Raglan Stations. To be SOLD by  AUCTION, By Mr. JOHN COATES, ON MONDAY, the 26th day of OCTOBER, 1857  the Valuable LIVE STOCK, &c. &c…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 24 October 1857 | | p1 | 4072 words.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

                                 …, Blaenavon, brewer, v. Isaac Wilks-  claim L5 5 -To be paid by instalments of 5s. a month. Mary Waters, Llandenny,  v. Isaac James, claim zC8, for goods.?To be paid in a month. The next  court falls on the 9th of February.…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 17 January 1857 | News | p1 | 2314 words.

Advertising

                                 … generally is respectfully solicited.  HOT DINNii-p-g nAnY. BOTTLED ALES AND PORTER. FRESH SAUSAGES EVERY DAY.  VICTORIA INN, LLANDENNY. JAMES WINTLE BEGS to inform his  friends and the public generally that he intends holding his CHRISTMAS  BALL on FRIDAY, December 30, 1859. Supper and Music 2s. 1 OP A A large  assortment of…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 10 December 1859 | | p1 | 2187 words.

Advertising

                                 … WEDDING RINGS. Repairing in all its  branches by experienced workmen; GEORGE STREET, PONTYPOOL. Liandenny  Court, loiiMoufiisSiire. In the parish of Llandenny, four miles  from Usk, and two from Raglan Stations. To be SOLD by AUCTION, i By Mr.  Johst COATES, On MONDAY, the 20th day of OCTOBER, 1857 the Valuable  LIVE STOCK, &c…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 10 October 1857 | | p1 | 2063 words.

Advertising

                                 … or less; together with a very  commodious BARN, STABLE, and SHED, all belonging to the Trustees of the  Raglan and Llandenny Charity, of which possession will be given  at Christmas next. The above very compact and productive Property lies  well together, and is situate about a quarter of a mile from Raglan, on  the south…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 5 November 1859 | | p1 | 2343 words.

Advertising

                                 …-erected genteel COTTA GE, pleasantly situated in the parish of LLANDENNY,  suitable for a small family.?For particulars apply to Mr. TIFFINS, or  to Mr. W. BULL, Usk. FOUND, on THURSDAY, JUNE 2, a SHAWL be- F tween USK  and the RRADYR, The owner may have the same upon describing it, and  paying the 3xpenses of the advertisement…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 4 June 1859 | | p1 | 2402 words.

Advertising

                                 …. EDMUND B. EDWARDS, Clerk of the Board  of Guardians. Pontypool, June 2nd, 1859. TO BE LET, and may be entered  upon immediately, a newly-erected genteel COTTAGE, pleasantly situated  in the parish of LLANDENNY, suitable for a small family.?For  particulars apply to Mr. TIPPINS, or to Mr. W. BULL, Usk. THOMAS  RODERICK, CHEMIST…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 11 June 1859 | | p1 | 2411 words.

IUSK.

                                 … course of three months. To pay forthwith. Jabez Evans, Llandenny,  v. John Edwards, jun., Usk, maltster. This was an action for the  recovery of £9 14 9, due to the estate of the plaintiff's father.  Plaintiff and his mother were left executors. William Evans, brother to  the plaintiff, proved that he received the money of the…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 11 June 1859 | News | p1 | 2310 words.

Advertising

                                 …, 3 small COTTAGES and GARDENS, at  Steadman's Terrace Panteague. Rent, ten Shillings per month. For further  particulars apply at the Shearer's Arms. TO BE LET, and may be entered  upon immediately, a newly-erected genteel COTTAGE, pleasantly situated  in the parish of LLANDENNY, suitable for a small familv.-For particulars apply…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 18 June 1859 | | p1 | 2256 words.

Advertising

                                 …, LIanbaddock. TO BE LET, 3 small  COTTAGES and GARDENS, IL at Steadman's Terrace Panteague. Rent, ten  ?^hillings per month. For further particulars apply at the Shearer's  Arms. TO BE LET, and may be entered npon immediately, a newly-erected  genteel COTTAGE, pleasantly Situated in the parish of LLANDENNY, suitable for a small…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 25 June 1859 | | p1 | 2397 words.

Advertising

                                 …, Overalls, &c. The favor of an  early inspection respectfully solicited, Usk, Oct. 23, 1857. NOW  READY.?The "USK PENNY ALMA- il NACK. To be had of the Observer Agents:  CROWN INN, LLANDENNY. ^P^%RNHOMAS TIPPINS begs to inform  ^JJFFIRA!!Y £ X his friends and the public, that his HOUSEW AR:r.nNG  DINNER, will take place j WEDNESDAY…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 21 November 1857 | | p1 | 2730 words.

Advertising

                                 … ESTABLISHMENT. 4, Flannel Street,  Abergavenny. Carriage paid to any part. (^?Parties waited upon with  specimens free of charge r Bridge Street, USK. lETV-AJNT JONES, Brick,  Pantile, and Draining-Tile Manufacturer. A STOCK always on hand, and  Orders to any extent executed. CROWN INN,-LLANDENNY. TIPPINS begs to inform J_ his friends…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 28 November 1857 | | p1 | 2400 words.

USK.

                                 …. Morgan, to alter the name from the  Caerleon Antiquarian Society," to the" Monmouthshire Antiquarian  Society," which proposition seemed to be generally approved of, but the  final decision was deferred to the next meeting. County Court, Aug. 1 1  ***-Before his Honour, J. M. Herbert, Esq. LLANDENNY.?Thomas Nasli v. John…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 16 August 1856 | News | p1 | 2382 words.

ANOTHER ACCOUNT.

                                 …, with a similar offence, on the 12th of April, at Llandenny.-To  pay os. 6d. expenses. ASSAULT.-William Herbert, a lad about 15, was  charged with assaulting Thos.Lewis, and pulling a stake out of the  hedge, and otherwise destroying the hedge, in the hamlet of  Glascoed.-Ordered to pay 5s. 6d. costs. EVADING TOLLS.?Wm. Crump…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 10 May 1856 | News | p1 | 1853 words.

LOCAL AND PROVINCIAL.

                                 … Thurs- day, for money lent to  defendant while he was courting her. The jury, without deliberation,  found a verdict for Miss Constant for the whole amount, with full costs.  A QUEER FISH.-The station master at Llandenny, on the  Coleford, Monmouth, Usk, and Pontypool Railway, made a singular capture  on Wednesday. He had been…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 20 August 1859 | News | p8 | 2115 words.

USK COUNTY COURT, December 3.

                                 … pay 4s. a month. James Paine against James Jones, Llandenny,  claim 12s. 4d. balance of account.?To pay 4s. a month. SHEEP DIPPING  CASE. PARRY V. EDWARDS.?This was an action brought by Mr. William Parry  of the 'Buildings farm, Llandegveth, against Mr. John Edwards, chemist  and druggist, Usk, to recover compensation for…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 8 December 1855 | News | p8 | 3383 words.

OPENING OF COMMISSION AT MONMOUTH.

                                 … valley intersected by the Olway brook to Llandenny,  and from thence to Raglan, where a concourse of persons had assembled  and the train pulled up to take in the parties wishing to pro- ceed to  Monmouth. The train then resumed its course through the Tump cutting,  which is at present very wet 11 y and only partially completed…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 4 April 1857 | Detailed Lists | p1 | 3218 words.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

                                 … vacant. The former is placed by Mr.  Blower in the hands of the Bishop to dispose of, and it is probable the  Reverend George Dew, of Llandenny, will succeed Mr. Blower as  curate of Gwernesney, of which parish the Rev. W. Fowel Jones is rector.  NEWPORT. FATAL ACCIDENT.?On Monday night, the 21st ult., a fatal  accident befel Mr…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 3 October 1857 | Detailed Lists | p1 | 3791 words.

Advertising

                                 …, LLANDENNY. &al^mHOMAS  TIPPINS begs to inform his friends and the public,, that his  HOUSEWAI-LUING DINNER, will take place in a few weeks. Dinner on the  Table at Four o'clock. TICKETS THREE SHILLINGS EACH. WILLIAM DAYIS,  Cooper, Bridge Street, Usk, most respectfully informs the inhabitants of  the neighbourhood of Usk, that he…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 14 November 1857 | | p1 | 3537 words.

SOIREE IN USK CASTLE.

                                 …, Berllwydd; Mr. and Miss Agg, Kemeys;  Mr. W. Price and party, Kemeys Mr. and Misses Powell, Gwehelog; Mr.  Peter Marfell and family, Clytha; Mr. H. Williams and Misses Cadogan, Llandenny  Mr. and Mrs.Williams, Mardy; Miss Pritchard, Llanvihangel Miss Jones  and Miss Bill, Llanarth; Misses Arthur, Bettws Mr. and Misses Phillips…                             

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 12 July 1856 | News | p1 | 3771 words.

LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

                                 … the winner. The second prize for the  same year is half-a-dozen of large teaspoons, bearing the portcullis,  the well-known crest of the ducal house, and is carried off by Mr.  Llangley, of Llandenny. This year the Gloucestershire farmers  have proved most successful. Mr. George Proctor, Keynsham Farm,  Wollastone, brought up…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 23 July 1859 | News | p1 | 4908 words.

ANNUAL KEPOltT OF THE LLANDAFF & MONMOUTH EDUCATION BOARD.

                                 … improvements in the schoolroom at  Bridgend. In the Archdeaconry of Monmouth, where the funds are  lamentably deficient, the following grants have been made:- Marshfield,  £10; Monkswood, second grant, jE5 Mamhilad, second grant, 95; Llandenny, £10; Magor, second part, 95; Llanarth, t5 Llangwm, £ 5; and it is hoped that the…                            

Cardiff and Merthyr Guardian, Glamorgan, Monmouth,… — 26 March 1859 | News | p6 | 4266 words.

Monmouthshire Easter Sessions.

                                 …, Wonastow. James Powles, Monmouth.  Philip Powles, ditto. Thomas Stephens, Raglan. John Webb, Monmouth.  James Williams, Caveltry. Henry Williams, Llandenny. The  learned Chairman, in his address to the Grand Jury, said he was glad to  see so large an attendance of the grand jury to perform the important  duties devolving upon them…                            

Illustrated Usk Observer and Raglan Herald — 26 March 1859 | Detailed Lists | p1 | 6459 words.