Skenfrith is an ancient settlement on the banks of the river Monnow. The mill stands at the entrance to the village. There has been a mill in Skenfrith since medieval times.
The remains of the early 13th century Skenfrith Castle dominate the village. It has a round keep on a motte and is a fine example of its period. The castle orchard used to provide the apples for the cider at the New Inn - now a house known as Sarn (a Welsh word meaning pavement).
The old church school has been modernised and is now the Village Hall. A full programme of events takes place in the Village Hall throughout the year.
Perhaps the most important event is the Skenfrith Funday which takes place in the centre of the village on a Saturday in July
The remains of the early 13th century Skenfrith Castle dominate the village. It has a round keep on a motte and is a fine example of its period. The castle orchard used to provide the apples for the cider at the New Inn -
The old church school has been modernised and is now the Village Hall. A full programme of events takes place in the Village Hall throughout the year.
Perhaps the most important event is the Skenfrith Funday which takes place in the centre of the village on a Saturday in July
A Community shop, run by volunteers, is open at the weekend. It replaced the shop and post office which is now a family home. The opening of the Community Shop was a Millennium 2000 initiative that has proved an invaluable addition to the tourists’ experience of Skenfrith.
The Bell Inn provides first class accommodation and food to travellers much as it has for over a hundred years. It was a most popular place for fishing during the Romantic period when the nearby Wye valley was attracting water colour painters and walkers.
Local farmers still care for their Welsh Blackface sheep. The fields are full of lambs in Spring. However local craftsmen have largely disappeared to be replaced by commuters and home workers who keep contact with the world through the Internet.
The Bell Inn provides first class accommodation and food to travellers much as it has for over a hundred years. It was a most popular place for fishing during the Romantic period when the nearby Wye valley was attracting water colour painters and walkers.
Local farmers still care for their Welsh Blackface sheep. The fields are full of lambs in Spring. However local craftsmen have largely disappeared to be replaced by commuters and home workers who keep contact with the world through the Internet.
Sarn