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Intriguing find at Chapel Site

Intriguing find at Chapel Site

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....
Trust welcomes new Patron

Trust welcomes new Patron

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...
Handmade bowls from castle woodlands

Handmade bowls from castle woodlands

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...
Blackthorn Border Morris mark Summer solstice

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...
Keep on running

Keep on running

The Hay Runners pounded the paths around Snodhill Castle and finished a four mile run with a climb to the High Keep to take in the spectacular views, spring delights and a well-earned rest. Fabulous fun for both four-legged and two-legged...