24 Jun 2021 | Ambrey Annals
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...
6 Jun 2021 | Ambrey Annals
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...
2 Apr 2019 | Ambrey Annals
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...
19 Mar 2019 | Ambrey Annals
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...
13 Mar 2019 | Ambrey Annals
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...
