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EXPERT GUIDED TOURS IN HAY FESTIVAL WEEK – BOOK NOW
Swap a marquee for a castle during the Festival - join archaeologists and castle experts Garry Crook, Tim Hoverd and Bill Klemperer for guided tours of Snodhill in its stunning landscape setting - as seen on Digging for Britain 2024. (Please note: these tours are separate from and in addition to those organised and promoted by the Hay Festival, which are sold out.) Tours are at 2 pm on: Sat May 25, Tuesday May 28 and Thursday May 30 - book now using the contact form or mail [email protected]
Archaeology students dig special visitor
Weds 5 July we welcomed Alice Roberts and the team from Digging for Britain to check out progress on the 2023 Chapel dig and Postern Gate excavation.Â
Chapel Appeal Launch off to flying start with castle event May 29
Hosted by Nik Gowing, our Launch event for the Chapel Appeal Fund featured specially commissioned recordings of Fayrfax music by the Hexad Collective and readings from Kilvert by Robert Bathurst. It was attended by Herefordshire High Sheriff Robert Robinson; CEO of Historic England Duncan Wilson; The Revd Antony Feltham-White, Assistant Chaplain General; and Chair of Herefordshire Council Roger Phillips, among other distinguished guests. Prayers to the 900-year history of worship at the site were offered by the Rev Luci Morriss, and a Blessing given by the Rt Rev John Oliver, Bishop of Hereford 1997-2002. For more about the Chapel Appeal please fill in the contact form for our free pdf!
Intriguing find at Chapel Site
This small alloy effigy of a saint (or is it a knight?) was found by student archaeologists at the suggested site of the castle’s Royal Free Chapel.
The find was made underneath what we think was the chapel’s Ambrey - its treasure cupboard. Have we uncovered a crime scene?
Trust welcomes new Patron
Trust welcomes new Patron. Mark was Chief of the General Staff up to June 2022, the first SAS Commanding Officer to occupy the role and the youngest in over a century…
Top county archaeologist receives recognition from castle trust
Tim Hoverd, Herefordshire Council’s Archaeological Projects Manager, has been recognised by Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust for his consistent support and advice.
Handmade bowls from castle woodlands
These wooden bowls are hand-made from timber thinned during the site clearance.
Blackthorn Border Morris mark Summer solstice
Blackthorn, Herefordshire’s innovative ritualistic folk group, danced Border, Molly, Fire and Rapper Sword on a grey midsummer’s day 2021. Their mesmeric rituals celebrate the work of Herefordshire folklorist
Ella Mary Leather, and Ley line investigator, Alfred Watkins
Keep on running
The Hay Runners pounded the paths around Snodhill Castle and finished a 4 mile run with a climb to the High Keep to take in the spectacular views.
Re-opening of Snodhill Castle
Through the hard work of Trustees, volunteers and the expertise of Historic England, the castle has been saved; its site cleared, its walls repaired and long term plans for its care and maintenance put in place.
EXPERT GUIDED TOURS IN HAY FESTIVAL WEEK – BOOK NOW
Swap a marquee for a castle during the Festival - join archaeologists and castle experts Garry Crook, Tim Hoverd and Bill Klemperer for guided tours of Snodhill in its stunning landscape setting - as seen on Digging for Britain 2024. (Please note: these tours are separate from and in addition to those organised and promoted by the Hay Festival, which are sold out.) Tours are at 2 pm on: Sat May 25, Tuesday May 28 and Thursday May 30 - book now using the contact form or mail [email protected]
Archaeology students dig special visitor
Weds 5 July we welcomed Alice Roberts and the team from Digging for Britain to check out progress on the 2023 Chapel dig and Postern Gate excavation.Â
Chapel Appeal Launch off to flying start with castle event May 29
Hosted by Nik Gowing, our Launch event for the Chapel Appeal Fund featured specially commissioned recordings of Fayrfax music by the Hexad Collective and readings from Kilvert by Robert Bathurst. It was attended by Herefordshire High Sheriff Robert Robinson; CEO of Historic England Duncan Wilson; The Revd Antony Feltham-White, Assistant Chaplain General; and Chair of Herefordshire Council Roger Phillips, among other distinguished guests. Prayers to the 900-year history of worship at the site were offered by the Rev Luci Morriss, and a Blessing given by the Rt Rev John Oliver, Bishop of Hereford 1997-2002. For more about the Chapel Appeal please fill in the contact form for our free pdf!
Intriguing find at Chapel Site
This small alloy effigy of a saint (or is it a knight?) was found by student archaeologists at the suggested site of the castle’s Royal Free Chapel.
The find was made underneath what we think was the chapel’s Ambrey - its treasure cupboard. Have we uncovered a crime scene?
Trust welcomes new Patron
Trust welcomes new Patron. Mark was Chief of the General Staff up to June 2022, the first SAS Commanding Officer to occupy the role and the youngest in over a century…
Top county archaeologist receives recognition from castle trust
Tim Hoverd, Herefordshire Council’s Archaeological Projects Manager, has been recognised by Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust for his consistent support and advice.
Handmade bowls from castle woodlands
These wooden bowls are hand-made from timber thinned during the site clearance.
Blackthorn Border Morris mark Summer solstice
Blackthorn, Herefordshire’s innovative ritualistic folk group, danced Border, Molly, Fire and Rapper Sword on a grey midsummer’s day 2021. Their mesmeric rituals celebrate the work of Herefordshire folklorist
Ella Mary Leather, and Ley line investigator, Alfred Watkins
Keep on running
The Hay Runners pounded the paths around Snodhill Castle and finished a 4 mile run with a climb to the High Keep to take in the spectacular views.
Re-opening of Snodhill Castle
Through the hard work of Trustees, volunteers and the expertise of Historic England, the castle has been saved; its site cleared, its walls repaired and long term plans for its care and maintenance put in place.