Inaugural meeting of the Friends of Nevern Castle Enthusiasts for Nevern Castle met on Wednesday 30/3/2022, kindly hosted by the Trewern Arms. We created a formal association, with a constitution and the usual officers. We’ll be able to open a bank account, apply for grants, etc. Friends of Nevern Castle is being set up as an association with the purpose of informing visitors and local residents – particularly young ones – about the Castle and the important history and heritage it represents. The meeting included a wide representation from St Brynach’s Church, Pembrokeshire County Council, Nevern Village Hall, the Trewern Arms, Nevern Community Council, local residents, and history enthusiasts. Current and planned activities include: Refresh the display panels, website, and leaflets Organise school visits and guided tours Run events like last year’s barbecue. Help with the maintenance of the site as a place for peaceful enjoyment by all. These activities are complementary to the professional work done by Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority in maintaining the grounds and the remaining fabric of the Castle. The site is owned by Nevern Community Council – that’s you and me, if you live in Nevern or Moylgrove. Click here for a short presentation… Continue reading Friends’ Meeting – Trewern 30/3/2022
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The Throne
It is said of the bleeding yew tree in Nevern churchyard, “The Yew will bleed until a Welsh King sits upon the throne in the Castle!” The saying goes back a long way. We don’t have a Welsh king yet, but in 2008, Nevern Community Council took the first step by providing a throne. On the back of the throne, you can see the two coats of arms. One is the red and white bars of the FitzMartins, who were the Norman colonists. The other, carrying a lion, represents the Welsh prince Lord Rhys, who led the local resistance. However, there may be a mistake in the coat of arms identified with Rhys. The three ravens and jagged bar come from the arms of another Rhys ap Gruffydd, who lived two centuries later. The coat of arms of the 12th-century Lord Rhys have a yellow border and no ravens. It seems that the mistake was made during researches around the time the throne was built. Coat of arms of Lord Rhys ap Gruffydd, d1197 Gules, a lion rampant, a bordure indented Or. The panels at the sides of the throne are views of the Castle as it might have been.… Continue reading The Throne
Barbecue
About 50 people attended the barbecue in the bailey in the August bank holiday 2021. We’re looking to hold more events in the future.