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More Hay-on-Wye

August 1, 2009

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HayOnWye2The town is surrounded by lovely green hills, some inhabited by sheep.
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Clock tower

Clock tower

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Hay-on-Wye continued

August 1, 2009
"The adjoining mound is the original motte of the Motte and Bailey Castle of the Hay (La Haie) built by the Norman lord Bernard Newmarch c1100 AD."

"The adjoining mound is the original motte of the Motte and Bailey Castle of the Hay (La Haie) built by the Norman lord Bernard Newmarch c1100 AD."

HayMotte2This is just a block or so from where we are staying.
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Just next door to the motte is St. Mary’s Church.

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

St. Mary's Church

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