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Pentrehobyn Hall, Leeswood: wood carvings above fireplace in The Hall, 1942
Downing Hall, Whitford: arms panel above bay window, 1953
Photograph of a 17th century mural fragment found at the British Legion Club, Abergavenny
  • This medieval floor tile was discovered during works along the 13th century North Wall of Abergavenny Castle. The design on the tile includes a double-headed Imperial Eagle, normally associated with Richard Earl of Cornwall as King of the Romans - a design found at several South Wales sites. It is normally dated to the 12th - 13th century
Medieval floor tile, found in Abergavenny Castle
  • These five floor tiles were recovered from the 'Cadogan House Kiln' in Monmouth. This kiln is only the second known outside of Great Malvern to be producing this type of tile.

It was established by the late 15th century by tilers from Malvern working on a contract at Monmouth Priory.

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Display boards, Nelson Museum & Local History Centre.
Group of medieval floor tiles from Monmouth [image 1 of 6]
Pedigree roll of David Thomas-Parry of Noyadd Trefawr and his brothers, 1657 [image 1 of 9]