Elaborate mid 13th century piscina at St Nicholas' church, Trellech, with a podium for a statue. The piscina is in the south aisle, so would have been for a side altar, and presumably the statue would have been of the saint that the altar was dedicated to.

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Trellech, Monmouthshire. The name of the town means “three stones”. The town used to be much bigger in medieval times.

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On a very dark,wet and blustery day (photo taken at 11am!) this is Tump Terret in Trellech, a motte of the castle of the de Clare family, first mentioned in 1231. A moat still partially circles the motte. Legend says it is the burial place of King Harold's men who were killed here in battle (and also the three chieftains commemorated by the three Harold's Stones nearby).

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On a very dark,wet and blustery day (photo taken at 11am!) this is Tump Terret in Trellech, a motte of the castle of the de Clare family, first mentioned in 1231. A moat still partially circles the motte. Legend says it is the burial place of King Harold's men who were killed here in battle (and also the three chieftains commemorated by the three Harold's Stones nearby).

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Stone water trough in Trellech in a stone wall with completely frozen water.

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Been exploring Trellech today. Prehistoric standing stones, a holy well and an interesting church. Perfect!

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