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Sep 10 2010


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Crickhowell and Abergavenny

Guided Walk - A Chapel, a Church and a Canal

Venue: British Waterways car park, Govilon Wharf (SO 272137)
Time: 10:30-12:30

A Chapel, a Church and a Canal: Govilon’s Heritage - Family Friendly Guided Walk
Held in conjunction with Govilon Heritage

Join the Reverend Peter Baines in this leisurely stroll along the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel, built in 1695, the oldest Baptist chapel in Wales and Christ Church, the first church built in Govilon. Discover the stories and people behind these historic places of worship in this captivating walk.

Length, Grade & Ascent: 1.9m / 3km, Easy
Meet: British Waterways car park, Govilon Wharf (SO 272137).
Leaders: Rob Vaughan and Frances Baines (local historians) and National Park Warden Clive Williams.
Details of walk and the history can be seen on the village website http://www.govilon.com
If participants have a connection with the village pre-1911, we can try to research their family to include this in the walk (please give adequate notice for this). Email details to: http://www.govilon.com/about/contact/
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Contact Details

Contact Name: Clive Williams
Tel: 01874 623366


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