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View of Abergavenny - original drawing by Michael Blackmore

* Tickets for Trevor Fishlock are available now - for members only, see Lectures' page *
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

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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