DOLWEN, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion 2011
Notes on DOLWEN, Devil's Bridge, Ceredigion 2011
Standing in the centre of hte Myherin Forest is Dolwen - it has stood empty for a number of years now, its last use a bothy but now structurally in an ever increasing ruinous state. Large cracks are appearing one gable end and holes in the roof have begun to rot the house within.
Inside the colourfully painted walls and staircase are a stark contrast to the obvious decay. All the windows are
boarded up - all except the rear door which had been kicked down and this was where I gained entry - leaving many rooms in total darkness. And in these dark rooms a large fireplace with fallen bird nests, sofas, chairs, tables and beds. All unwelcoming and if left untouched this house will soon become another roofless, damp shell.
Standing in the centre of hte Myherin Forest is Dolwen - it has stood empty for a number of years now, its last use a bothy but now structurally in an ever increasing ruinous state. Large cracks are appearing one gable end and holes in the roof have begun to rot the house within.
Inside the colourfully painted walls and staircase are a stark contrast to the obvious decay. All the windows are
boarded up - all except the rear door which had been kicked down and this was where I gained entry - leaving many rooms in total darkness. And in these dark rooms a large fireplace with fallen bird nests, sofas, chairs, tables and beds. All unwelcoming and if left untouched this house will soon become another roofless, damp shell.
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By Tony Hurford: Ilived with my mum and dad in Dolwen .we moved from stone staffordshire, i would have been 10 years old 1946-47 we had the bad snows then that year i went to school in ponterwyd with my brother from dolwen. regards Tony H. NZ By Tony Hurford: Ilived with my mum and dad in Dolwen .we moved from stone staffordshire, i would have been 10 years old 1946-47 we had the bad snows then that year i went to school in ponterwyd with my brother from dolwen. regards Tony H. NZ By jim hurford iij: m ponterwyd
y name is jim hurford i am the eldest of the hurfords the snow of 46 47were bad we were snowed infor weeks my mother went for many miles for bread for the family we moved soon after to By Andy Hughes: My local school used to lease this cottage in the 70s, 80s and think 90s also, we used to go in large groups as a special treat or for geography field trips. I have very fond memories of the place and surroundings and would love to have more information on the property and those who lived there and who owns it now ??? By Andy Hughes: If anyone does have any further information on Dolwen Cottage, feel free to email me on andyhughes370@yahoo.co.uk
Thanks