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Category Archives: Archaeology & local history

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Taliesin. c. 534-599

Knucklas Castle Community Land Project Posted on 1 May 2009 by Publicity & promotions5 February 2015

“Taliesin, whose work has survived in a Middle Welsh manuscript, the Book of Taliesin, was Chief Bard of Britain and Celtic shaman – a historical figure who lived in Wales during the latter half of the sixth century. He became court bard to King Brochfael Ysgithrog of Powys around 555 … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Tagged 534-599, bard, Brochfael, celtic, chief, king, poet, Powys, shaman, Taliesin, Ysgithrog

Heyope Gold Torcs

Knucklas Castle Community Land Project Posted on 9 March 2009 by Publicity & promotions5 February 2015

The torcs found at Heyope, just above Knucklas, were probably made in Ireland of Irish Gold. Torcs of this nature were made around 1400 – 1500BC  gold. Later than this period, more copper was used within the gold. A Sword was also found at Heyope. I’d say “visit Knucklas Museum” to … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Tagged castle, community, Cwm Heyop, heyope, knucklas, mound, Powys, river, teme, valley

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Apple Day 8th October 2022

Come and enjoy all things apple!

Knucklas fete 2022

Please put the date in your diary for this year and you will be entertained by the Black Crow Vikings, Dog agility & Dog shows, Children’s races, Classic cars, a Tea tent, Beer tent, BBQ, Wood-fired Pizza and many local stall holders  selling their wares.

King Arthur book

A wonderful new book has been written by one of our members for youngsters to enjoy the legend of King Arthur. Look on the Shop page to see details and purchase.

Castle hill

A new view of the castle using LiDR technology has become available, look here: LiDR survey
Many thanks to Mark Walters for this new view.

It raises some interesting questions about the way the castle has been used over the many years of its existence.

We are also on the Welsh governments catalogue of heritage buildings here Coflein

Knucklas information

Knucklas has a village web site - see what is going on in the area at Knucklas and at Knucklas Community Centre Transport information is also on the village web site.

Wales interactive map

General Wales information, including castles
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