Keeping up with the Droneses!

Keeping up with the Droneses!

Put simply, drone flying regulations require pilots to stay a certain distance from people and roads. This means that a lot of consideration has to go into choosing a location and a time for flying. As a drone-flying newbie, I’m getting used to carrying...
Ambrey holiday snaps – Cymer Abbey

Ambrey holiday snaps – Cymer Abbey

Cymer Abbey, was a late 12th century Cistercian foundation. Located by a river at the foot of the Rhinog mountains, it was a daughter house of Abbey Cymhir, near Rhayader. The cloisters of the abbey were never completed, and it looks like stones were robbed following...
Our First Guided Tour!

Our First Guided Tour!

Ambrey Archaeology’s first guided tour will take place on Saturday 15th June 2019 . We’re going to visit the ‘three castles’ of Monmouthshire – Grosmont, Skenfrith and White Castle – dating from the late 11th century, they were...
Grosmont Castle

Grosmont Castle

Grosmont Castle is one of three in Monmouthshire which for a time were held together for a period to form a single lordship. The other castles were Skenfrith and White Castle. Visiting the three together makes for a fascinating day of immersion in the history of the...
Busman’s holiday

Busman’s holiday

Archaeology isn’t just something we do…it’s a way of life. So my kids find when we’re on holiday; it’s not just about family time and not sticking to a timetable, or even about finding the best locations for ice creams or hot chocolates...