TRELLECK
A small village high on the Western side of the Wye,
the name means town of stones a reference to the three
monoliths standing near the edge of the village. Tradition
states that they were erected by Harold to commemorate
a victory over the Britons, but they are probably a
relic of Druidism. A tumulus behind Court Farm is of
Roman origin and was circled by a moat. Close by is
the Virtuous Well a celebrated spring and the church
of St Nicholas built in the Early English style. Sensitively
restored in 1894 it retains many older features. Near
the church is an ancient stone cross on five steps and
an interesting sundial erected in 1689.
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