Prince's Oak
Introduction
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Prince's Oak
Image: © Jeremy Bolwell Taken: 19 Mar 2012
In 1806, George, Prince of Wales rode here on a horse or in a carriage and was 'introduced to his principality' by various bigwigs who were vying for favouritism, ingratiating themselves or diverting the dissolute playboy from more wearisome responsibilities. The spot offers quite a poor view towards Wales. It is doubtful that George was impressed, intrigued, puzzled or grateful and I don't know whether he advanced or retreated. It is also doubtful whether any Welsh people knew of the event, encouraged it or ignored it. Anyway the plaque and stone encircled tree certainly get you thinking of the event, its background and implications.
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Image Location
Latitude
52.725298
Longitude
-2.96447