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.
From the Archive

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


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

Hurdle Making
The production of hurdle for fencing has a long history throughout which
Other News

Festival of Archaeology
15-30 July, 2023 The Festival incorporates hundreds of in-person and virtual events delivered by community groups, heritage organisations, universities, commercial units, and more in-person and

CBA Wales/Cymru Spring Meeting 2023
Saturday 10th June 2023, 10.30 amHosted by the Abbey Cwmhir Heritage Trust https://abbeycwmhir.org/Philips Hall, Abbeycwmhir, LD1 6PHCost: £15 to cover refreshments and buffet lunch To

Owain Glyndwr and the Battle of Pilleth
The Battle of Pilleth, 1402, was a great victory for the Welsh forces under Owain Glyndwr over those of the English forces of Edmund Mortimer.
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An excellent talk from Bill Britnell in Dolau on Friday about the discovery and excavation of Capel Maelog in Llandrindod - Radnorshire's lost church. So See More
The Radnorshire Society The next meeting of the Radnorshire Society will be an illustrated talk on Friday May 26th at 7pm At Dolau Community Centre See More
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