12/6/07
Llantrisant Castle Investment

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Cadw, the Welsh body for Ancient Monuments, are to invest almost £43,000 into Llantrisant Castle.

Following continued consultation with Llantrisant Town Trust. the project of two phases begins with this initial investment with the main purpose of  removing the ivy from the remains of the Raven Tower, the completion of a Conservation Management Plan, the clearance of any vegetation from within the ringwork walls of the castle and a Feasibility Study for a full archaeological dig on the site. The Council intends to complete this first phase before the end of 2007. The British Trust for Conservation Volunteers (BCTV) will be responsible for clearing vegetation around the castle and are hoping to recruit local people to get involved in the project from the outset.

Should you be interested in volunteering and working with the BCTV on this project please contact Jonathan Singleton on 02920 524268. Expert conservationists will undertaken the clearing of the ivy in consultation with Cadw should any problems arise.