Abergavenny Local History Society
The market town of Abergavenny, set against a magnificent mountain backdrop,
has an impressive historical legacy. The Romans called their fort here
Gobannium. Both Abergavenny Castle and St Mary's Priory Church were
founded in the 11th century.
Our e-mail address is abergavennyhistory@ukonline.co.uk
Click on to 'Cymraeg' on top left to get our Welsh
website
We
wish to thank Rural Community Action for the £600 grant to make
this translation possible
Historical details are from the ALHS booklet for schools
A Guide to Local History Studies Website designed and maintained
by I M Morgan Fe
sti Charity registration
number 1098582