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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.

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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.

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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 Baldwin,

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.

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To New Radnor 7 m.

631

Red-Court House. 293 To Bishop's Castle

Bishop's Moat. BISHOP'S CASTLE (Salop.)

The Bishops of Hereford
had formerly a castle here,
which, however, has long
since been destroyed. The
town prior to the Reform
Act, which disfranchised
it, returned two M.P. Pop.
of par. 1795.

cr. river Clun.
Clun.

296

through

7 m.

298

303

cr. river Teme.
KNIGHTON (Radnorsh) 310
or in Welch Tref-y-Clawdd,
derives its name from its
situation on the earthen
rampart raised by Offa as
a separation between the
British and Saxons. A
castle formerly stood here,
but no traces of it are now
visible. Pop. 1851, 1566.
Norton.
cr. river Lug.

PRESTEIGN,
situated partly in Radnor
and partly in Iereford. It
has a church, a town-hall,j
where the assizes are held,
and a free school. To the
north of the town there is
a circular hill, ornamented!
with plantations and de-
lightful walks.
Pop. of
Par. 1851, 2156.

313

315

Churchstoke,

Oakley House, and beyond Linley Hall.

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ON RIGHT FROM BRIST.

LIX. BRISTOL.-CHEPSTOW.-MONMOUTH.-HEREFORD.-LUDLOW.

SHREWSBURY.-CHESTER.-LIVERPOOL.-158 Miles.

From

Liverp.

From

Bristol.

ON LEFT FROM BRIST.

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