A journey through the Welsh Marches, following Offa's Dyke Path.
Wales and the border counties of England.
8m.41ss Montgomery with view of Market Square with its Tudor, Elizabethan and Georgian houses.
9m.07ss Montgomery Castle built for Henry 3rd comes into view. A panning shot of the town below. A town three times burned down but the castle was never touched.
9m24ss The road to Shrewsbury was a wise choice for Henry as it was the gateway to Wales.
9m.34ss North to the Beddwyn Mountains and the Pistyll Rhaiader Waterfalls one of the Seven Wonders of Wales.
10m36ssA painting of these Falls hangs in Chirk Castle. Note the Large ocean going ships included mistakenly on the request of local shepherd who had asked if Sheep could be shown in the picture.
10m57ss Chirk Castle home of the Middleton Family since 1595.Many interior shots
Including a fine ebony and ivory chest.
12m26ss The wrought iron gates built by the Davies Bros in1720 are beautifully shown with many close-ups.
13m42ss Overall view of the Vale of Llangollen and the River Dee.
13m58ss Llangollen Aquaduct built by Telford. A boat named Evesham can been seen crossing it.
Many views are shown of this wonderful structure. Cost to build £47000.00
15m50ss On the North side of Llangollen is Plas Newydd the home of two Irish Lady Aristocrats Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby notorious for their way of life. Their home has many interesting features.
16m59ss Dinas Bran built by Madoc ap Griffiths who is buried in the Abbey of Valle Crucis.
17m08ss Panning shots of the Abbey of Valle Crucis.
17m23ss Limestone escarpment of Eglwyseg.
17m37ss ODP leading up to Jubilee Tower with its vantage point of Moel Fammau.
17m56ss Panoramic view of the Llantysilio Mountains, Cadir Idris and Snowden.
18m11ss To the NW view of Clywd Valley and Celtic Sea.
18m36ss Distant view of Rhudllan.It is said Offa died here in 796.
18m45ss Rhudllan castle ruins.

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