History of Nanteglwys & Gwenddwr
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There is a fair amount of local history behind these names, going back to the monks that worked the local area:
1240-1 Gruffydd Vachan (bailiff of Walter Clifford III) and ‘others of Welshry’ committed trespass violence and grievances upon Dore’s men and lands. He and Meredith ap Rhys acknowledged their faults before the Prior of Monmouth, Walter Clifford III, restored part of the Eppynt he had taken, and allowed the monks to enclose, assart (clear bushes & trees) and cultivate pastures at Gwenddwr & Nanteglwys.
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Our present day monk |
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John Davies (Geoff's Great-Grandfather) in the Royal Welsh |
The Gwenddwr prefix was used by John Davies, pictured left, he was the blacksmith and innkeeper of the Unicorn Inn in Gwenddwr. Here's an exert about him:
'Davies the Blacksmith was a well known personality throughout the district. He was a great public speaker and while talking would get very excited and gesticulate wildly.'
The Gwenddwr prefix is still in the family, registered to us. |
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Condensed form of our family tree to show Welsh Cob studs
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| The Nanteglwys prefix was registered by ourselves when we started to breed Welsh Cobs. The first one registered was Nanteglwys Royal Lady, foaled in 1995.
We then started this website in 1996 to promote Welsh Cobs. |
Yorkin Replica Lady & Nanteglwys Royal Lady |
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Some more of our ancestors with their horses. |
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Mrs Hannah Davies (Geoff's Great Great Grandmother) shopping in Builth Wells |
Ray Davies (Geoff's uncle) in Erwood Home Guard |
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Rhys Davies of Cwmdu, Meryl's uncle, with Blaencwm Brenin (by Hendy Brenin) |
One of Meryl's relations
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Brenin was bred by Rhys in 1968, he was used shepherding on the hills. He came 2nd in Royal Welsh Show 1969 to Llanarth Flying Comet. His mother and grandmother had both been working on the farm for many years at Blaencwm-Isaf, Cwmdu. |
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Another site that we manage is:
Geoff & Andrew Lewis are members of the Welsh Pony & Cob Society with whom our horses are registered
 http://www.wpcs.uk.com
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