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EASTER TOURS 2024

Easter guided tours - reserve your place now Join Garry Crook, castles expert and Chair of the Trust, plus other hosts on a guided tour this Easter. Catch up on our latest discoveries, puzzles and theories. Check out our plans for the Royal Free Chapel conservation...

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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!

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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?

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Effigy of a saint
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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…

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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

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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.

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Hay Runners at Snodhill Castle
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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.

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EASTER TOURS 2024

EASTER TOURS 2024

Easter guided tours - reserve your place now Join Garry Crook, castles expert and Chair of the Trust, plus other hosts on a guided tour this Easter. Catch up on our latest discoveries, puzzles and theories. Check out our plans for the Royal Free Chapel conservation...

READ MORE

Chapel Appeal Launch off to flying start with castle event May 29

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!

READ MORE

Intriguing find at Chapel Site

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?

READ MORE