Information boards reveal history of Abergavenny’s castle
Abergavenny Chronicle - 14 August 2003
MORE than 50 guests gathered in the grounds of Abergavenny castle recently to officially unveil four new information panels.
The boards describe a quartet of the castle’s main features, the Motte, Great Hall, Gate House and the South
West Tower Complex, and were the idea of Betty Ambler and Howard Pullen, who control funds left over from the Abergavenny 900 celebrations.
The duo felt the project, which also included the addition of a new notice board, would be excellent for the community and drummed up
local support.
Many individuals and local organisations contributed to the project, with further financial support from Abergavenny and District Tourist Association, the
town’s Civic Society, Local History Society, Rotary Club, Town Council, the late Beryl Pullen, Monmouthshire County Council, and
Barbara Jackson, the daughter of Ernest Jackson, a founder of Abergavenny museum.
The historical information for the panels was provided by Frank Olding and Frances Baines and Michael Blackmore carried out the artwork. Sally
Davies of the museum, also provided some of the illustrations. The boards are already proving popular, which has delighted
museum curator Rachael Rogers.
“It is wonderful to see so many people stopping to look at the boards, particularly families who can work together
to answer the questions posed to younger visitors,” said Mrs Rogers.
“There are other features of the castle that we would like to interpret and it would be great to add a few more information panels at a later date”.
The castle grounds are open from dawn until dusk. During August, the museum has extended open hours from 11am until 5pm on Monday to Saturday and
2pm until 5pm on Sunday. Entrance is free.
Pictured with one of the new information panels at the grounds of Abergavenny castle are artist Frances Baines, museum curator
Rachael Rogers, and project organisers Betty Ambler and Howard Pullen.
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