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Maps from 1925 of Pentir

Due to the large size of the original images, the maps shown below are of lower resolution than the originals. If you would like to receive copies of the original, full resolution images then please contact Iwan Thomas, Wyn James or the webmaster.

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Excursion up Lôn Rallt

On Wednesday morning, 15th May, a number of us gathered at Hen Gapel i set out on a walk. we were led by Lucy up Lon Rallt as far as the “World of Ferns”. The aim of the expidition was to learn about the variety of plants to be found in the hedgerows that we

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Excursion along Lôn Rallt

On a wet Tuesday morning (13th Nov 2012) three of us, and a dog, set off from Rhyd y Groes past the vicarage and up Lon Rallt. Just after turning left onto Sling Lane (Clwt Rhywiog) we stopped to have a look at the group of Iron Age circular huts in the compund in the

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Excursion along Lon Fudur

On Wednesday 3rd October, a number of Pentir residents joined in a short walk, exploring local footpaths. The weather was fine, but cool and breezy, as four of us set off from Pentir square.  We headed for St Cedol’s Church and investigated the churchyard. There’s an area to the west of the church which is

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Exploring Pentir’s Footpaths

We’ll be arranging a walk about every fortnight to begin with, in order to discuss and take note of our local history, wildlife and the natural history around us. Everyone in the community has general or specific knowledge which we can share on these expeditions. Our first walk on the 26th Sept was short (not

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Llyffant / Toad Pentir

Pentir Toads

Over 800 toads (and some frogs) were rescued from the roads leading to Tal-y-Foel lake by Pentir residents over the past few weeks, with help from John Harold and others from the Moelyci Environmental Centre. Thanks to Andy Williams for the pictures of some of those rescued.

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