The Radnorshire Society
Welcome to the Radnorshire Society
The Radnorshire Society, established in 1930, is concerned with the archaeology and history of the historic county of Radnorshire (now part of Powys).
We welcome new members, whether they live in Radnorshire or further afield. Benefits of membership include access to our Archive and Library, a copy of the current year’s Radnorshire Society Transactions, plus lectures and field visits to local sites of interest.
An Executive Committee manages a programme of public lectures and excursions, oversees the running of the Society’s local history library, (including its important archive of Radnorshire related material), and deals with a wide range of enquiries from correspondents world-wide.
The Field section is the research arm of the society. It organises a separate programme of talks, research, and field trips, and also publishes an annual illustrated newsletter.
The Transactions of the Society is issued annually in a bound volume and is an important scholarly publication incorporating academic research and archive material.
News

Colva visit
The Church of St David, Colva, HR5 3RA2.30pm Saturday July 19th, 2025 This is a fundraising event for St David’s Church; please join us to

Catholicism after the Reformation in Radnorshire
The Radnorshire Society is holding a talk by Michael Tavinor, former Dean of Hereford Cathedral “Catholicism after the Reformation in Radnorshire” In Presteigne Baptist Church

Field Section Social Lunch
Message from Elsa: I have at last received the menu, below, and prices for our Social lunch at the Severn Arms Hotel on Friday 22nd
From the Archive

Radnorshire School Photographs
The Radnorshire Society Photographic Archive holds a collection of school photographs dating


Roof brace carvings, Llanidloes Church
St Idloes Church in Llanidloes is well known for its pillars and

Hurdle Making
The production of hurdle for fencing has a long history throughout which
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Radnorshire Society Field Section Programme 2026, July - Nov July 4, Saturday 2:00pm. Visit to St Anno’s Church, Llananno A visit by kind invitation of See more
Some people had expressed an interest in Michael's funeral. Here are updated details. St Michael's Church Llanfihangel Rhydithon 2PM Tuesday 23rd June The Church is See more
Very sad news for the Society, Mike Reynolds passed away peacefully earlier this afternoon (12.30pm) after his fight against cancer. He was the Chairman of See more
“We took it to the tip” “IT DIDN’T SEEM OF ANY VALUE” “We burnt it all on a bonfire” “I don’t really know where it See more
One of the Knighton books needed to go onto the Radnorshire shelf at Dolmynach House found online and purchased. More to go. This will be See more




