12 May 2023 | Ambrey Annals
This Easter we were back in Ireland and took in a couple of days on the Dingle Peninsula (Corca Dhuibhne) in County Kerry. This beautiful area is rich in archaeological sites from prehistoric hut circles to promontory forts and early Christian sites, so the perfect...
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...