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(REPEAT) 1607: The great Severn Estuary flood - online talk by Rose Hewlett

Have you ever wanted to know more about the flood marks found on churches around the Gwent Levels?

According to a news pamphlet, these places were 'drowned' in 1607. Can that be true?:

Mathern, St Pierre, Portskewett, Caldicot, Ifton, Rogiet, Llanfihangel, Undy, Magor, Wilcrick, Bishton, Llanwern, Milton, Redwick, Whitson, Goldcliff, Nash, Christchurch, Langstone, Bassaleg, St Brides, Peterstone, Marshfield, Rumney, Lamby and St Mellons.

Would you like help understanding the facts of the flood?

How much of what we believe is simply popular folklore?

To mark the 414th anniversary of this famous event, Rose Hewlett will share some of the research she has undertaken in connection with her PhD at the University of Bristol.

This event will be delivered via Zoom. Part of our ‘Gwent Levels Revealed’ season. LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE

1607 Flood coloured woodcut copyright Rose Hewlett.jpg