by Ruairi Dixon | May 29, 2023 | NEWS
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...
by Ruairi Dixon | Jul 22, 2022 | NEWS
This small alloy effigy of a saint, or perhaps a knight, was found by student archaeologists excavating the suggested site of the castle’s unique Royal Free Chapel. A ‘Limoges mount’, these were produced in Central France during the 12th and 13th centuries....
by Ruairi Dixon | May 25, 2022 | NEWS
We’re honoured to welcome General Sir Mark Carleton-Smith, KCB CBE as our Patron.History student, long-time Golden Valley resident and Chief of the General Staff (aka Head of the Army) up to June 2022, Mark was the first SAS Commanding Officer to occupy the role and...
by Ruairi Dixon | Feb 18, 2022 | NEWS
From the Hereford Times Tim Hoverd, Herefordshire Council’s Archaeological Projects Manager, has been recognised by Snodhill Castle Preservation Trust for his consistent support and advice to aid the trust in both archaeological exploration and preservation of the...
by Ruairi Dixon | Jan 18, 2022 | NEWS
These wooden bowls are hand-made from timber thinned during the site clearance. They’re of wych-elm and hazel, and turned and linseed-oiled by castle volunteer Bob Barnard of Peterchurch. He’s kindly donating them for sale to support our work: prices are £28 for the...
by Ruairi Dixon | Jun 23, 2021 | NEWS
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...
