The coins were found irregularly dispersed; no trace of a vase or other vessel was visible, and it is supposed that they must have been thrown down many years before, unobserved, by the quarrymen, from some crevice of the rock in which they had been concealed. Part of them were discovered among the roots of an ash-tree apparently of sixty or seventy years' growth.
The vale along which the former stream flows, is pleasingly diversified and well wooded, and, like the banks of the Usk, is ornamented with several agreeable residences. The area of the township is acres, of which are common or waste. Gwilly is part of the ancient lordship of Kidwelly, which extended over a large district. The Gwilly stream flows on the western boundary of the hamlet, which contains some agreeable residences and wellwooded inclosures on the right bank of the Loughor river.
The road from Pont-ar-Ddulas to Carmarthen passes through it, on elevated ground, embracing pleasing views of a rich and cultivated country on the right and left; it is also intersected by the road from Pont-ar-Ddulas to Llanelly and Kidwelly, and the Llanelly Dock railway crosses the Loughor at Pont-ar-Ddulas.
There are some respectable residences in this hamlet, which is situated on the eastern bank of the river Towy. A Roman road from Carmarthen to Kidwelly passed through the hamlet. This place is situated on the borders of Cheshire and Shropshire, and is the most eastern district in all Wales; it comprises an area of acres. The remainder of the parish is in Cheshire. The road from Whitchurch to Wrexham passes through the township, and the Wich brook, which falls into the river Dee near Worthenbury, bounds it on the north.
In the township is Whitewell chapel, about four miles and a half from Malpas, in which divine service is performed twice every Sunday. Two schools are held in connexion with the Established Church; one, the Iscoed Hall school, for girls, almost entirely supported by the Godsal family; the other, the Painter's-Green school, for boys, supported by Joseph Lee, jun.
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Elizabeth Hanmer for the benefit of several townships and the addition of a few pounds a year arising from school-pence. There are brine springs in the neighbourhood. The road from Machynlleth to Mallwyd, along the left bank of the Dovey, which here receives the Dulas and other streams, passes through the hamlet, and is for a few miles skirted with thriving hedge-rows, and rich meadows and corn-fields, backed by verdant hills. The parochial church is situated within its limits. It is situated on the seashore, and some of the inhabitants obtain a livelihood by taking fish, which are found here in considerable abundance, especially cockles and muscles.
The parish is bounded on the west by the navigable river Towy, and comprises acres, whereof are common or waste; the soil is peculiarly suited to the growth of barley, which is produced of very fine quality. It contains the improving village of Ferryside, which is described under its appropriate head; also the seat called Iscoed, an elegant mansion, erected by Sir William Mansel, Bart. Pengay was the seat of the late J. The line of the South Wales railway will run through the parish. The church is built upon a rock near the sea-shore, and at high tides the waves approach within thirty yards of its base.
In the parish is a chapel of ease, called Llansaint chapel, occupying a very elevated site, its lofty tower forming a conspicuous object, and a well-known landmark to mariners approaching the coast.
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At Ferryside is a separate incumbency. There are three Sunday schools, one at Ferryside, in connexion with the Church; another at the same place, held by the Particular Baptists in their meeting-house there; and the third at Llansaint, where the Calvinistic Methodists have a meeting-house, in which they hold the school.
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A bequest of 10 s. This resulted in eldest daughter Sarah's inheriting the estate, and she moved in with her husband Captain Allaway.
After Allaway died in , Sarah moved to Tenby , before the property was sold in Mr Morgan and his family, plus his son also called Morgan Morgan and his family, lived jointly in the castle for several years. The family cleared a large plantation of year-old fir trees which stood between the castle and the quarries above, which were said to be home to a local population of red squirrels. The prima donna had reached the soaring heights of a spectacular career.
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She spent the rest of her life at Craig-y-nos, leaving it only to sing in the premier opera houses of Europe and to tour the United States, captivating the world with her flawless soprano voice. After her second marriage, to French tenor Ernesto Nicolini , she embarked on a major building program at the castle, adding the North and South wings, the clock tower, conservatory, winter garden and theatre. Built to be Patti's own private auditorium, it was designed by Swansea architects Bucknall and Jennings, with input from Sir Henry Irving.
The design incorporates a mechanical auditorium floor which can be: This was dismantled in the s when the buildings became a hospital. Able to seat people, the back of the theatre houses a gallery where the domestic staff would sit, enabling them to enjoy the performances. The orchestra pit is separated from the seating area by a balustrade , and holds up to 24 musicians. Invitations for the July 12, , opening event went to two types of guest: Journalists from international newspapers including The Daily Telegraph , Le Figaro and the Boston Herald were also invited as house guests to report on the opening.
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Due to start at Sir Henry Irving was to have given the opening address, but as he was unable to attend, leading actor William Terris deputised. There then followed a buffet supper served in the conservatory, with a total of bottles of champagne consumed at the party. Today the theatre remains a time capsule, and the stage is probably the only surviving example of original 19th century backstage equipment.
The winter garden is a spacious building with a soaring roof and made mainly from glass, where Patti would promenade with her guests among tropical plants, whilst exotic birds flew within. A pair of wrought iron water fountains in the shape of Cranes were made in the local ironworks by a Mr Crane, who made decorative ironware featuring his namesake bird.
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As a result of World War I , in , Patti presented her winter garden to the people of Swansea where it became the Patti Pavilion , and has since been restored on several occasions. The school children will have a fantastic new school but also their playing fields. The playing fields are at the heart of the community. The decision comes after the local authority approved the former Vaynor and Penderyn School site in October as the preferred location. The council prepared a further site options appraisal for the new school in October to take into account new information and any changes. In March , a report to council recommended that the two site options be put forward as part of a week public consultation.
An online survey, drop-in sessions, consultation events were held to gather views, while two petitions totalling 1, signatures were received from two people in Cefn Coed. The new school building will be a "one-form entry" school - replacing the current primary and nursery school buildings - for primary and 30 nursery pupils.
The council report added that the site of the existing Ysgol-y-Graig Primary School and the site of Trefechan Nursery School are both likely to be surplus to the requirements of the Education Department on completion of the re-location. By Anna Lewis Reporter. The school will be built on the former Vaynor and Penderyn High School site Get daily updates directly to your inbox Subscribe See our privacy notice More newsletters. Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice.