taken during the civil wars. It is now held by the Marquis of Anglesea. On the outside of the town walls, a spacious terrace extends from the quay to the north end of the town. There is a fine view from the summit of the rock behind the Caernarvon Hotel. In the vicinity are numerous Druidical circles and ancient monumental stones. It is surrounded by the wildest of Snowdonian scenery. One M. P. Pop. 9192. From Bangor you may proceed by Pen Maen Mawr to Aberconway, and return through the vale of Llanrwst to Cernioge Mawr, and thence to Capel Cerrig (see p. 155), or proceed through St Asaph and Holywell to Chester. The tourist may return to Bristol by Chirk, Oswestry, Welch-Pool, Montgomery, Weobly, Hereford, and Monmouth. For a description of the road from Bangor to Oswestry see p. 156. The church is a venerable cruciform structure, containing an exquisitely carved screen and rood-loft, removed from the priory of Cherbury at the dissolution of that establishment. In the south transept is a sumptuous monument to the memory of the father of the celebrated Lord Herbert of Cherbury. The latter was born at Montgomery in 1583. Montgomery was formerly surrounded by walls, and possessed a castle supposed to have been founded by Baldwin, lieutenant of the marches to William the Conqueror. This fortress seems to nave been held by the ancestors of Lord Herbert of Cherbury, and was the principal residence of that family. During the civil wars, it was garrisoned for the King by Lord Herbert, who surrendered on the approach of the Parliamentary army. The Royalists attempted to take it, but were completely defeated. Only a few fragments of the building now remain. Not far from the castle, situated on a hill, is a very extensive British fort. Montgomery unites with Llanidloes, Welch-Pool, Llanfyllin, and Machynlleth in returning one M. P. Pop. of parish and borough, 1208. About two miles south-west stood Blackhall, once the hos pitable residence of the Herbert family. It was consumed by fire. At a short distance is Lymore Park, one of the seats of Lord Clive. At the distance of 2 miles, on the Shrewsbury road, stands the priory of Cherbury, founded in the reign of King John. About 5 miles from Montgomery is the long mountain or Cefn Digol, celebrated as the spot where, in 1294, the last battle took place between the Welch and the English. ON RIGHT FROM BRIST. On the other side of the Wye, Hardwicke House. St Lawrence, R. Workins, Esq. From Liverp. About a mile from Chep-1411 stow is Piercefield (N. Wells, Esq.) a noble mansion, celebrated for the views obtained from its walks, which extend along the banks of the Wye for 3 miles. The ruins of Tintern Abbey, 4 miles from Chepstow, belonging to the Duke of Beaufort, form a remarkably beautiful and picturesque object. The monastery was founded in the year 1131 by Walter de Clare. At the dissolution, the site was granted to Henry second Earl of Worcester, ancestor of its present possessor. The ruins are seen to great advantage from a spot about half a mile down the river. 139 1381 cr. river Wye. From Bristol. CHEPSTOW, Monmouth. 17 Enter Monmouthshire. cr. river Wye. MONMOUTH. were 19 2222 ON LEFT FROM BRIST. 20 To Monmouth by the old road through Trelech, 14 miles. The view from the sum 23 mit of Wyndcliff extends into nine counties, and is considered one of the most beautiful in England. 25 |