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Periwig Makers

Abergavenny · 3.1 miles

In the 18th century most wealthy and professional men wore wigs. For a time, Abergavenny was known for its fashionable white periwigs made of goat hair, sometimes sold at 40 guineas each.

King Henry VIII Grammar School 1542-1898

Abergavenny · 3.1 miles

Henry VIII founded the grammar school here. He gave the old parish church, St John's, to house the school and granted some of the taxes (the tithes) of the closed down priory to pay for it.

Blaenafon War Memorial

Blaenavon · 4.3 miles

Locked for access

Brynmawr Civic War Memorial

Winchestown · 4.3 miles

A memorial commemorating the residents of Brynmawr who were killed or missing in World War I (92 men) and World War II (36 men).

Skirrid Mountain Inn

Llanvihangel Crucorney · 5.6 miles

Claimed to be the oldest pub in Wales

Llangynidr Moors Viewpoint

Llangynidr · 5.6 miles

High viewpoint with clear views to the north towards Llangorse Lake and the Brecon Beacons.