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|   Stepping Stones - Satellite Oddity - Ogmore-by-Sea, Wales.
in Satellite Imagery Oddities These stepping stones are featured on Virtual Globetrotting & cross the Ewenny River near to Ogmore Castle, then a footpath leads to the village of Merthyr Mawr, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. posted by:  veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 12/19/2015 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogmore Castle - Visitor Attraction - Wales. Great Britain.
in Official Local Tourism Attractions Substantial remains of a Norman stone-built castle, raised by the de Londres family. The initial earthwork castle was established by William de Londres, soon after 1100 posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 03/10/2013 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km | Ogmore Castle - Satellite Oddity - Wales. Great Britain.[ in Satellite Imagery Oddities Stunning satellite view remains of a Norman stone-built castle, and the stepping stones, river crossing. The initial earthwork castle was established by William de Londres, soon after 1100.AD. Located in Ogmore, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 03/15/2013 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogmore Castle - Wales.
in Wikipedia Entries Ogmore Castle guards a major fording place into southern Wales, and sits on flat land rather than atop a ridge-crest where nature would have provided extra defense. There are very deep remains of a moat, that used to be filled by the incoming tide. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 08/29/2012 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogmore Castle - CADW - Wales. Great Britain.
in English Heritage - Cadw - Historic Scotland Substantial remains of a Norman stone-built castle, raised by the de Londres family. The initial earthwork castle was established by William de Londres, soon after 1100. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 03/10/2013 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogmore Castle - Lucky 7 - Wales
in Lucky 7 Ogmore Castle guards a major fording place into southern Wales, and sits on flat land rather than atop a ridge-crest where nature would have provided extra defense. There are very deep remains of a moat, that used to be filled by the incoming tide. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 09/03/2015 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogmore Castle - Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. Great Britain.
in Preserved Architectural Remnants and Ruins Ogmore Castle guards a major fording place into southern Wales, and sits on flat land rather than atop a ridge-crest where nature would have provided extra defense. There are very deep remains of a moat, that used to be filled by the incoming tide. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 08/13/2013 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogmore Castle - Wales.
in Castles Ogmore Castle guards a major fording place into southern Wales, and sits on flat land rather than atop a ridge-crest where nature would have provided extra defense. There are very deep remains of a moat, that used to be filled by the incoming tide. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 03/28/2012 last visited: 09/18/2016 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogwr - Ogmore - Vale of Glamorgan, Wales.
in Relief Art Sculptures The carved wood relief sign is located on a grass verge, as you enter the village of OGWR (translates to Ogmore), on the B4524 Ogmore Road, Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 04/03/2014 last visited: 04/19/2014 |
 view galleryS0.6 km |  Ogwr - Ogmore -- Village Sign -- Wales, Great Britain.
in Pictorial Village Signs Ogmore (Welsh: Ogwr) is a village in the Vale of Glamorgan, on the River Ogmore. It grew around the now ruined Ogmore Castle, built by the Normans. Located in South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 09/27/2013 last visited: 10/03/2013 |
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|  Stone - Dipping Bridge - Merthyr Mawr - Vale of Glamorgan - Wales.
in Stone Bridges At the entrance to Merthyr Mawr village is the New Inn 'Dipping Bridge' built in the 15th century with holes in the parapets where farmers once pushed reluctant sheep into the River Ogmore for a seasonal dip! posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 10/15/2012 last visited: 10/25/2012 |
 view galleryNE1.1 km |  4 Arch - Dipping Bridge - Merthyr Mawr - Vale of Glamorgan - Wales.
in Arch Bridges At the entrance to Merthyr Mawr village on the New Inn Road is the four arched 'Dipping Bridge' built in the 15th century with holes in the parapets where farmers once pushed reluctant sheep into the River Ogmore for a seasonal dip! posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 10/15/2012 last visited: 10/25/2012 |
 view galleryNE1.6 km | POW Camp - LUCKY SEVEN - Bridgend, Wales. in Lucky 7 Island Farm - WWII POW camp - The Focus of this Lucky Seven, Scoring a Tally of 7. Today just one hut remains standing at Island Farm as a protected listed building known as 'Hut 9' is Located in Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 12/21/2015 last visited: 12/22/2015 |
 view galleryNE1.9 km |  Island Farm - WW II - Hut 9 - Bridgend, Wales. Great Britain.
in World War II Sites Island Farm - A WWII Prisoner Of War camp - Today just one hut remains, a protected listed building 'Hut 9' where the largest escape from a POW camp in GB occurred. Located in Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 10/22/2013 last visited: 01/01/2014 |
 view galleryNE1.9 km | Hut 9 - Satellite Oddity - Bridgend, Wales. Great Britain. in Satellite Imagery Oddities Island Farm - A WWII POW camp - Today just one hut remains, as a protected listed building 'Hut 9' where the largest escape from a POW camp in GB occurred. The camp was demolished, now a housing estate stands on the site, in Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 10/04/2013 last visited: 01/02/2013 |
 view galleryNE1.9 km | Island Farm - Pow Camp, Bridgend, Wales. Great Britain. in Wikipedia Entries Island Farm - A WWII POW camp - Today just one hut remains, as a protected listed building 'Hut 9' where the largest escape from a POW camp in GB occurred. The camp was demolished, now a housing estate stands on the site, in Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 10/01/2013 last visited: 01/01/2013 |
 view galleryNE1.9 km |  POW Camp Escape - News Article - Bridgend, Wales.
in News Article Locations The BBC reports the Anniversary of the largest escape from a POW camp in GB. - Island Farm - A WWII POW camp - Today just one hut remains, as a protected listed building 'Hut 9' Located in Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 12/21/2015 last visited: 12/22/2015 |
 view galleryNE1.9 km |  Special Camp XI - Bridgend, Wales.
in Military Installations Towards the end of the War the camp was designated special camp XI and over a 150 Generals, Admirals, and Field Marshalls were held there. Located at Island Farm, Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 03/30/2014 last visited: 01/15/2015 |
 view galleryNE1.9 km |  Island Farm - POW Camp - Bridgend, Wales. Great Britain.
in WWII Prisoner of War Camps Island Farm - A WWII POW camp - Today just one hut remains, as a protected listed building 'Hut 9' where the largest escape from a POW camp in GB occurred. The camp was demolished, now a housing estate stands on the site, in Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 10/13/2013 last visited: 01/01/2013 |
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| Limestone Quarry - Vale of Glamorgan - Wales, Great Britain. in Satellite Imagery Oddities A Tarmac Limestone quarry, one of several Limestone quarries in the area - Much of our limestone resources are in the National Parks of South Wales. Due to access restrictions we can rarely view a quarry except from the air or Space. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 02/10/2013 last visited: 02/11/2013 |
 view gallerySE1.9 km |  Pant Quarry - St Brides Major - Bridgend, Wales.
in Active Quarries One of many Tarmac, locations and Quarries in the South Wales area. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 09/17/2012 last visited: 10/25/2012 |
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|  St Davids - Wayside Cross - Laleston, Bridgend, Wales.
in Wayside shrines St David's Parish churchyard features a stepped medieval wayside shrine, which acted as a site for preaching, and prayer, especially for the itinerant traveller. The Churchyard is central to Laleston village, Bridgend, Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 02/04/2014 last visited: 01/15/2015 |
 view galleryN2.4 km |  St Davids Church - Laleston - Bridgend, Wales.
in Medieval Churches St David's church, which is central to Laleston village, shows 13th and 14th century designs, though much work has been carried out since its earliest period. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 09/19/2012 last visited: 10/25/2012 |
 view galleryN2.4 km |  St Davids - Churchyard - Laleston, Bridgend, Wales
in Churchyard Cemeteries St David's Parish church, is surrounded by ancient and modern graves.
Also a four step churchyard cross, used to sanctify medieval burials, before the advent of gravestones. The Churchyard is central to Laleston village, Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 01/31/2014 last visited: 01/15/2015 |
 view galleryN2.4 km |  Pick Up Thy Bed & Walk - St Davids Church - Laleston, Bridgend, Wales.
in Stained Glass Windows St David's church, has been central to Laleston village since Medieval times. The Church features a Stained Glass windows from the 1870's with an Iconic phrase from the Bible 'Pick up thy bed & walk'. Location: Laleston, Bridgend, South Wales. posted by: veritas vita location: South Wales, United Kingdom date approved: 05/22/2017 last visited: 06/15/2017 |
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