Curious Clwyd
The beauty, the myths, the history & folklore of Clwyd
North East Wales is full of wonder. Within these pages you will find evidence of the efforts of its peoples to make sense of their surroundings, to leave their mark. You will find evidence of breathtaking beauty, mystery and myth, love and hate, war and peace. Thousands of years of history are within. It remains a work in progress, so please visit the blog to be updated on new and revised articles.
A lead mine, possibly first opened by the Romans. Named after the curious fish shaped spoil to be found on the slopes around.
Said to be the famous 'flowing well' of Giraldus Cambrensis - subject to the the tides. Extraordinary.
In the bewilderingly beautiful Vale of Edeirnion, the Branas Uchaf Chambered Tomb tells of an ancient past.
Once sailing the seas of the Scottish Islands - the height of luxury. The Duke of Lancaster now rests - an iconic landmark of the North Wales coast.