taken during the civil wars. It was held by the late Field-Marshal the Marquis of Anglesey as constable. On the outside of the town walls, a spacious terrace extends from the quay to the north end of the town. There is a fine view from the summit of the rock behind the Caernarvon Hotel. In the vicinity are numerous Druidical circles and ancient monumental stones. It is surrounded by the wildest of Snowdonian scenery. Caernarvon gives the title of Earl to a branch of the Herbert family. Pop. (1851) 8674. It joins with Conway, Criccieth, Pwllheli, Bangor, and Nevin, in returning 1 M.P. 1813 Menai Bridge (p. 182) 197 200 Plas Llanfair. Treborth. From Bangor you may proceed by Pen Maen Mawr to Aberconway, and return through the vale of Llanrwst to Cerniogau Mawr, and thence to Capel Curig (see pp. 180-181), or proceed through St Asaph and Holywell to Chester. The tourist may return to Bristol by Chirk, Oswestry, Welsh-Pool, Montgomery, Weobley, Hereford, and Monmouth. For a description of the road from Bangor to Oswestry, see pp. 180-181. Porkington, W. Orms-[113] Oswestry. by Gore, Esq. 110 Broom Hall. Llynelys. To Bala, 26 miles. 107 Llanymynech. To Llanfyllin, 8 miles. Acr. riv. Vyrnwy, & Junction of the road. 274) About a mile farther, a road leads off on the right to Welsh-Pool by Guilsfield, 7 miles. New Quay. WELSH-POOL is one of the chief marts for 278 281 To Shrewsbury, 16 m. 1 m. distant, on the opposite side of the Severn, is Buttington, where, in 894, the Danes were routed by the generals of King Alfred. Llwynderw. M. Pryce. Nantcribba, Viscount Hereford. 951 To Newtown, 8 miles. 93 Llanfair, 12 miles. 891 The church is a venerable cruciform structure, containing an exquisitely carved screen and rood-loft, removed from the priory of Cherbury at the dissolution of that establishment. In the south transept is a sumptuous monument to the memory of the father of the celebrated Lord Herbert of Cherbury. The latter was born at Eyton in Shropshire in 1581. Montgomery was formerly surrounded by walls, and possessed a castle supposed to have been founded by Baldwinj 142 A TOUR THROUGH WALES-Continued. lieutenant of the marches, to William the Conqueror. This fortress seems to have been held by the ancestors of Lord Herbert of Cherbury and was the principal residence of that family, and a branch of the Herbert family, Earls of Pembroke and Montgomery, derives the latter title from this place. During the civil wars, it was garrisoned for the King by Lord Herbert, who surrendered on the approach of the Parliamentary army. The Royalists attempted to take it, but were completely defeated. Only a few fragments of the building now remain. Not far from the castle, situated on a hill, is a very extensive British fort. Montgomery unites with Llanidloes, Welsh-Pool, Llanfyllin, Newtown, and Machynlleth, in returning one M.P. Pop. of Montgomery borough 1851, 1248. About two miles south-west stood Blackhall, once the hospitable residence of the Herbert family. It was consumed by fire. At a short distance is Lymore Park, one of the seats of the Earl of Powis. At the distance of 24 miles, on the Shrewsbury road, stands the priory of Cherbury, founded in the reign of King John. About 5 miles from Montgomery is the long mountain or Cefn Digol, celebrated as the spot where, in 1294, the last battle took place between the Welsh and the English. Red-Court House. 298 BISHOP'S CASTLE The Bishops of Hereford cr. river Clun. cr. river Teme. To Bishop's Castle through 2961 7 m. 298 303 Knighton unites with 68 KNIGHTON (Radnorsh.) 310| New Radnor, Presteign, 65 To New Radnor 73 m. 631 or in Welch Tref-y-Clawdd, PRESTEIGN, 313 815 Oakley House, and beyond Linley Hall. To Ludlow by Onibury, 18 m., by Barford Gate, 17 m. To Ludlow, 17 m. Two miles distant Stanage Pa., E. Rogers, Esq. Three m. dist. Brampton Park. Boultibrook. To Ludlow, 16 m., Hereford, 28 m., Tenbury, 18 m., Leominster, 14 m. 144 BRISTOL, CHEPSTOW, MONMOUTH, &c-Continue 1. ON RIGHT FROM BRIST. On the other side of the Wye, Hardwicke House. St Lawrence. About a mile from Chepstow is Piercefield, a noble mansion, celebrated for the views obtained from its walks, which extend along the banks of the Wye for 3 miles. The ruins of Tintern Abbey, 4 miles from Chepstow, belonging to the Duke of Beaufort, form a remarkably beautiful and picturesque object. The monastery was founded in the year 1131 by Walter de Clare. At the dissolution, the site was granted to Henry second Earl of Worcester, ancestor of its present possessor. The ruins are seen to great advantage from a spot about half a mile down the river. From Liverp. 1411 cr. river Wye. From Bristol. CHEPSTOW, Monmouth. 17 Chepstow carries on a considerable trade in timber, coals, grindstones, iron, and eider. The most interesting object is the ruins of the castle, situated on the edge of a lofty precipice overhanging the Wye. The ruins are covered with ivy, and present a very picturesque appearance. Here Henry Martin, one of the regicides, was confined for more than twenty years. The oldest portions of the building were Jerected about 800 years ago by William Fitzosborne, Earl of Hreford. The church, which was formerly the chapel of a Benedictine Priory, contains the monument of Henry second Earl of Worcester, and the gravestone of Henry Martin. Pop. 1851, 4295. ON LEFT FROM BRIS The tide rises here to great height (on some o casions over 50 feet), an very suddenly. 19 To Monmouth by th old road througn Trellec 14 miles. 20 23 25 The view from the sum mit of Wyndcliff exten into nine counties, and considered one of the mos beautiful in England. 30 The rides and walks in the vicinity of the town are peculiarly romantic. From the summit of Kymin hill, where a monument to Nelson has been erected, there is a prospect of remarkable extent and beauty. To Mitchel Dean by Coleford, 13 m. To Ross, 10% m 126 Enter Monmouthshire. cr. river Wye. MONMOUTH. Monmouth, the capital of the county, is pleasantly situated at the confluence of) the Monnow and the Wye. The principal objects are the town hall, the county gaol, the free school, St Mary's church, St Thomas's church, the ruins of the once celebrated castle, the remains of the ancient walls, &c. The inhabitants are chiefly employed in the iron and tin works in the neighbourhood. Monmouth, together with Usk and Newport, returns one M. P. to Parliament. Pop. of borough 1851,5710. Henry V. and Geoffrey of Monmouth, the historian or chronicler were natives of this town 32 One mile and a half from Monmouth is Troy House, (Duke of Beaufort,) once famous for its gardens, which have been converted into orchards. Here are shown the cradle of Henry V., and the sword which he bore at Agincourt. To Abergavenny by Dingestow and Tregare, 16 m., by Ragland, 17 m. To Usk by Ragland, 13 m |